as in to pass
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration
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Recent Examples of enact
After trying other ideas, like poisoning certain stretches, the Bureau of Rec. came up with a different strategy that was approved by the Biden administration and enacted in 2024.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
The tariffs would cost families thousands of dollars if enacted, offsetting any tax cut from the 2017 tax law for the bottom 40 percent of Americans.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
If enacted, the bill would create a Certified Agricultural Worker status, which would offer legal protection to experienced farmworkers, and expand H-2A visa eligibility to agricultural workers in year-round jobs such as mushroom farming.
—Kathleen Sexsmith, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
These vessels must be made and operated in the U.S., a requirement in the Jones Act that was enacted in 1920.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
The tariffs would cost families thousands of dollars if enacted, offsetting any tax cut from the 2017 tax law for the bottom 40 percent of Americans.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
If enacted, the bill would create a Certified Agricultural Worker status, which would offer legal protection to experienced farmworkers, and expand H-2A visa eligibility to agricultural workers in year-round jobs such as mushroom farming.
—Kathleen Sexsmith, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
These vessels must be made and operated in the U.S., a requirement in the Jones Act that was enacted in 1920.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enact
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As exclusively revealed by The Athletic last week, his deal expires at the end of the season and the club option for a one-year extension has already passed.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Although the House has already passed a full-year CR, prospects in the Senate (where 60 votes are needed to overcome a filibuster) are uncertain.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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At this point its not clear what constitutes a sale, however.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that the committee's request for the records violates the First Amendment and that the university's compliance with the committee constitutes a breach of contract.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Congress was about to legislate that networks would be required to carry at least three hours of educational television for children each week.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Further unionization could help, while LeRoy suggests that the music business could follow the lead of the fast-food industry in California and attempt to legislate employment standards across the music sector.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Producers got a lifeline late last year when the outgoing government approved a new version of the country’s film funding law, keeping in place state subsidies for local productions, without which German film production would grind to a halt.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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Congress could still approve a joint resolution to terminate the president's national emergency.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ghostman will star Abdul-Mateen as the title character, who specializes in making things disappear.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enact. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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