enactment

/ɛnˈæktmənt/ noun C1

The act of playing the part of. (countable, uncountable) · The actors' powerful enactment of the play was breathtaking.
The act of making (a bill) into law. (countable, uncountable) · The enactment of this law will be a great step backward for our country.
A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body. (countable, uncountable) · The enactments passed by the council that year included sweeping reforms.

Plural enactments

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