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enactmentthe process of passing a law or the law itself

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of passing a law or the law itself

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnæktmənt/

Korean meaning: 법률 제정, 법률 통과, 제정된 법률

Korean pronunciation: 이**낵**트먼트

Example Sentences

  • The vampire protection law's enactment meant garlic sales plummeted overnight.
  • The enactment of stricter environmental regulations will take effect next year.
  • The drama club's enactment of Romeo and Juliet ended when Romeo forgot his lines and started ordering pizza.

enactment

NOUN

//ɪˈnæktmənt//

the process of passing a law or the law itself

enactment concept
💡 Concept

The Speaker announces the enactment of new legislation to applauding lawmakers

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enactment rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

True enactment requires detachment from bias and attachment to justice!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈnæktmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈnæktmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixen--
Rootact
Suffix--ment

Origin

From the prefix 'en-' (meaning to cause to be) combined with 'act' (from Latin 'actus', meaning a doing or deed) and the suffix '-ment' (meaning the result or product of an action). The word emerged in English in the 16th century.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The vampire protection law's enactment meant garlic sales plummeted overnight.

The enactment of stricter environmental regulations will take effect next year.

😄 Fun example

The drama club's enactment of Romeo and Juliet ended when Romeo forgot his lines and started ordering pizza.

Congressional enactment requires majority approval from both houses.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

legislationstatuteordinancedecreeact

Antonyms

repealabolitioncancellation

Related

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