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
That could rise to over $400 billion if all of Trump’s new and threatened tariffs, from steel and aluminum, to Mexico, Canada, China and the EU, are enacted.
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
Over the past few years, at least 26 states have enacted laws restricting or opposing medical care for transgender minors, many of which are being challenged in court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
And if enacted, reciprocal tariffs may take the place of Trump’s much more severe and punishing campaign proposal of a 10% across-the-board tariff on all goods coming into the United States.
—David Goldman and Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The preeminent art show Documenta, which takes place once every five years in Kassel, Germany, has enacted a new code of conduct three years after an antisemitism scandal roiled its 2022 edition.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
Over the past few years, at least 26 states have enacted laws restricting or opposing medical care for transgender minors, many of which are being challenged in court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
And if enacted, reciprocal tariffs may take the place of Trump’s much more severe and punishing campaign proposal of a 10% across-the-board tariff on all goods coming into the United States.
—David Goldman and Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The preeminent art show Documenta, which takes place once every five years in Kassel, Germany, has enacted a new code of conduct three years after an antisemitism scandal roiled its 2022 edition.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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In Nashville, Tennessee, city officials passed ordinances aimed at muffling extremist activity after more frequent demonstrations by such groups, including an instance in July when demonstrators rushed the council chambers, forcing closure of the gallery.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Naturally, given his wide array of skills, there were four answers pertaining to him: his passing, shot, hockey sense and puck protection.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, in April 2015, Consumer Affairs Victoria launched an investigation into Gibson to determine if her actions constituted consumer fraud, The Guardian reported.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Then again, there are no rules dictating what constitutes a white rum (or gold or dark rum for that matter), and Equiano’s light, delicate flavor profile fits best in the white rum category.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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The orders from Trump have created a dilemma for states with a progressive agenda, like California, that have legislated to protect transgender identity.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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New York would join at least eight states across partisan lines which have legislated statewide cell phone bans or restrictions: California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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Before any homes had been approved for the homeowners’ phase of Eyrie Canyon, the city had already received a higher-than-normal number of permit requests for other, earlier homes, according to the claims.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2025
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And Larry Ellison Watch As Donald Trump Meets Press In Oval Office And Signs Executive Order To Create Sovereign Wealth Fund Wall Street isn’t sure what to make of Carr, but generally does believe that the Paramount-Skydance deal will ultimately be approved.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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The conventional wisdom in Hollywood is that the technology for making faces seem fully human is five years away.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Harris said that his bill would make it so that those convicted of a crime in a foreign country would be prohibited from gaining asylum.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Enact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enact. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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