as in passed
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 enacted
After Seminole enacted its restrictions, wildlife officials noticed bears began wandering west into Orange County.
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Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
But that ordinance did not have the financial penalties that Seminole enacted.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
If enacted, the law would impose penalties of up to 10 years in prison and fines equivalent to $12,000 for non-compliance, the report says.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Congress enacted and then the Supreme Court upheld the ban several months ago.
—John Brandon, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The Home Rule Act of 1973, which was enacted by Congress and ratified by District voters, allows a 13-member council — including a chairman — to be elected that oversees local affairs, according to the council’s website.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
While governors and lawmakers have enacted income tax relief in half of the states over the past four years, some of the greatest rate reduction has been achieved in Ohio.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The president has enacted his sweeping tariff agenda in a piecemeal fashion, a strategy that has been punctuated by uncertainty, including delays, reversals and changes in direction.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
In recent years, the state has paid down more than $8 billion in pension debt because of the fiscal policies that have been enacted.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
But that ordinance did not have the financial penalties that Seminole enacted.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
If enacted, the law would impose penalties of up to 10 years in prison and fines equivalent to $12,000 for non-compliance, the report says.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Congress enacted and then the Supreme Court upheld the ban several months ago.
—John Brandon, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The Home Rule Act of 1973, which was enacted by Congress and ratified by District voters, allows a 13-member council — including a chairman — to be elected that oversees local affairs, according to the council’s website.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
While governors and lawmakers have enacted income tax relief in half of the states over the past four years, some of the greatest rate reduction has been achieved in Ohio.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The president has enacted his sweeping tariff agenda in a piecemeal fashion, a strategy that has been punctuated by uncertainty, including delays, reversals and changes in direction.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
In recent years, the state has paid down more than $8 billion in pension debt because of the fiscal policies that have been enacted.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacted
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That passed Ryan Callahan (285) for most by a Ranger in a season since the league started tracking the stat in 2007-08.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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With 62 points, the 18-year-old has passed Pat Falloon for the most points by a Sharks rookie.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO), working with police and military investigators, is probing whether Yoon's actions constituted rebellion.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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In a forum on Eleven Warriors, a popular Buckeyes fan website, a commenter recently polled fellow fans about what constituted success this season.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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The deal had to be approved by Madrid’s general assembly in September 2019 — which was after the 2019-20 Liga F season had started.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Enacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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