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to enact
01
to approve a proposed law
Transitive: to enact a law
Examples
The legislature voted to enact new regulations governing environmental protection.
After much debate, the government decided to enact a law addressing cybercrime.
02
to act a role in a motion picture or perform a play on stage
Transitive: to enact a role or scene
Examples
She will enact the lead role in the upcoming romantic comedy.
He enacted the role of a troubled detective in last year's acclaimed thriller.
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