as in passing
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 enacting
The law is in response to several California school districts enacting policies that require teachers to let parents know if their child identifies with a gender other than what is listed on their school record.
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Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Local boards of health, which can be either elected or appointed, have largely led the charge in enacting generational tobacco bans.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
These opinions, which are the existing law, clearly support the instant exercise by Congress of its power under the Commerce Clause in enacting the CTA and in its reporting requirements.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Federal and state officials can help change that by enacting reforms to create regulatory and tax climates that are more favorable to development and energy production.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The state has expanded access since Dobbs, enacting a 2023 shield law protecting medical records for out-of-state-patients and medical professionals providing care.
—Cait Kelley, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
The school responded by enacting a dress code that resulted in many of those students being sent to detention.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
By enacting critical reforms, the PSC can foster a robust market for efficient, state-of-the-art electric equipment that will lower bills by reducing energy waste.
—Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Local boards of health, which can be either elected or appointed, have largely led the charge in enacting generational tobacco bans.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
These opinions, which are the existing law, clearly support the instant exercise by Congress of its power under the Commerce Clause in enacting the CTA and in its reporting requirements.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Federal and state officials can help change that by enacting reforms to create regulatory and tax climates that are more favorable to development and energy production.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The state has expanded access since Dobbs, enacting a 2023 shield law protecting medical records for out-of-state-patients and medical professionals providing care.
—Cait Kelley, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
The school responded by enacting a dress code that resulted in many of those students being sent to detention.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
By enacting critical reforms, the PSC can foster a robust market for efficient, state-of-the-art electric equipment that will lower bills by reducing energy waste.
—Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacting
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The sight of Bruno Guimaraes passing the ball round Eriksen on the way to Newcastle’s second goal was painful from a United perspective.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Newcastle’s pressing scheme revolved around trapping Manchester United towards the touchline while blocking their progressive passing options.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, senior leadership setting expectations for collaboration when reviewing and approving goals is key.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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His pro-business bent stood out from the court’s history of approving high-dollar payouts for plaintiffs.—
Eleanor Klibanoff,
Austin American-Statesman,
30 Dec. 2024
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When students saw their peers striving to better themselves through education and making better choices, Saffold said the kids’ attitudes changed.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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His father, John Carro, was the first Puerto Rican to sit on New York's appellate bench, and Gregory has followed in his footsteps, making a name for himself with a reputation for being tough, particularly on bail decisions.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Enacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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