enactment has definitions from the fields of theater,law,government,writing
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[ noun ] (law,government) the passing of a law by a legislative body

Synonyms

passage

Used in print

(Statements 87th Congress, 1st Session. Appropriations,...)

The Secretary_of_the_Interior shall submit a report of his findings , together with recommendations for an effective safety program for metal and nonmetallic mines ( excluding coal and lignite mines ) based upon such findings , to the Congress not more_than two years after the date of enactment of_this Act .

(Public Papers of the Presidents of the U.S. D. D....)

Legislation has already been proposed to authorize the sale of these Government owned systems in Alaska , and its early enactment is desirable .

Related terms

legislation law

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[ noun ] (law,writing) a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

Synonyms

act

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[ noun ] (theater) acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
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