Enacted: meaning, definitions and examples

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enacted

 

[ ɪˈnæktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Enacted refers to the formal process of passing legislation or making a law. When a law is enacted, it becomes official and is enforced by the governing body. This term is commonly used in political and legal discussions to indicate that a particular law has been established after going through the legislative process. The enactment of a law typically involves various stages, including proposals, debates, and voting. Once enacted, the law is published and disseminated to inform the public and relevant authorities.

Synonyms

established, instituted, legislated.

Examples of usage

  • The bill was enacted after months of debate.
  • New regulations were enacted to improve safety standards.
  • The government enacted a law to increase funding for education.

Translations

Translations of the word "enacted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 promulgado

🇮🇳 कानून बनाना

🇩🇪 verabschiedet

🇮🇩 diberlakukan

🇺🇦 прийнятий

🇵🇱 uchwalony

🇯🇵 制定された

🇫🇷 adopté

🇪🇸 promulgado

🇹🇷 yürürlüğe girmiş

🇰🇷 제정된

🇸🇦 تم إقراره

🇨🇿 schválený

🇸🇰 schválený

🇨🇳 颁布的

🇸🇮 sprejet

🇮🇸 settur

🇰🇿 қабылданған

🇬🇪 მიღებული

🇦🇿 qəbul edilmiş

🇲🇽 promulgado

Etymology

The word 'enacted' is derived from the Latin word 'enactio', which means 'to put into action.' In the context of law, the term began to be used in English in the late 15th century as the process of making laws became more structured. The prefix 'en-' suggests the act of putting into a state or condition, and 'act' is from the Latin 'actus,' meaning 'to do' or 'to act.' As societies developed and governance became more complex, the terminology surrounding the creation of laws evolved. In modern usage, 'enacted' is primarily linked to formal legislative procedures and signifies that a law has transitioned from a proposal to an operative statute.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,769, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.