Word
enactment
Phoneticsen·act·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛˈnækmənt/
UK/ɛnˈæktmənt/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the process of making a suggestion or a bill into an official law. It can also mean performing something, like a play or a scene.
n. the process of passing a bill into law; the formal execution or performance of a role or action.
Examples
“The enactment of the new law starts next month.”
“Citizens gathered at the capital to witness the enactment of the historic civil rights legislation.”
“While the enactment of the policy was intended to curb inflation, the immediate economic consequences were more volatile than the central bank had originally predicted.”
Examples
simple
“The enactment of the new law starts next month.”
contextual
“Citizens gathered at the capital to witness the enactment of the historic civil rights legislation.”
complex
“While the enactment of the policy was intended to curb inflation, the immediate economic consequences were more volatile than the central bank had originally predicted.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the legislative process; countable when referring to a specific instance of performance or a specific law.
Real-World Examples
“The bills included a resolution condemning socialism, which also called for the enactment of Trump’s SAVE America Act, that eight Democrats voted to pass.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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