1
as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
as a result of an enactment by Congress, this breathtaking canyon will be permanently protected from development
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as in execution
the doing of an action
the enactment of the crime is suggested but never actually shown on screen
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Recent Examples of enactment
Since the enactment of TFTEA, drawback optimization has become an area of specialization for many law, accounting, and consultancy firms, and business is booming.
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Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
But those have flattened out as a percentage of gross domestic product since 2010, when the enactment of the Affordable Care Act brought better access to medical care to millions of Americans.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The House bill would roll back incentives for wind, solar and hydrogen power, phase out consumer tax credits for new electric vehicles, and terminate some credits for projects that begin construction more than 60 days after the bill's enactment, among other changes.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 12 June 2025
The legislation, for example, appears to eliminate a provision that would have required climate-friendly energy sources to begin construction within 60 days of the bill’s enactment to qualify for the credits, which was considered one of the most stringent energy conditions in the bill.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 18 June 2025
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Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
But those have flattened out as a percentage of gross domestic product since 2010, when the enactment of the Affordable Care Act brought better access to medical care to millions of Americans.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The House bill would roll back incentives for wind, solar and hydrogen power, phase out consumer tax credits for new electric vehicles, and terminate some credits for projects that begin construction more than 60 days after the bill's enactment, among other changes.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 12 June 2025
The legislation, for example, appears to eliminate a provision that would have required climate-friendly energy sources to begin construction within 60 days of the bill’s enactment to qualify for the credits, which was considered one of the most stringent energy conditions in the bill.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enactment
Noun
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The once-famous case of Ebenezer Smith Platt reminds us that widespread attention to acts of tyranny that violate foundational rights is critical to maintaining those rights.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
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But certainly those acts got a little bit more attention, which probably did help them.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The House passed the Senate version of the BBB on July 3; President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4th.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Nowhere is this truer than Wimbledon, which has always been a law unto itself. — Caoimhe O’Neill contributed reporting.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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And, without the implementation of a tax, luxury consumption was turned into an engine of public finance.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Additionally, counsel may petition the court or a special master each year for fees related to monitoring the settlement’s implementation.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
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Soon after, a pharmacy owned by the bill’s sponsor began selling the drug.—
Sarah Cutler
July 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Directly affecting Tesla is the bill’s elimination of a $7,500 tax credit for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, which was intended to make EVs more affordable for buyers and reduce carbon emissions.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The state’s General Assembly would have to pass that amendment before a vote.—
Sam McDowell
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The plaintiffs want a declaratory judgment that the 2020 comprehensive plan amendment approval and rezoning be voided by the court, according to the lawsuit.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Would a foreign government go to the trouble of financing opposition to a relatively minor change of ordinance in a county in the middle of the U.S.?—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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The legislature has scheduled a meeting that morning to override White’s expected veto of the ordinance.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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“Enactment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enactment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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