enact
UK: ɪˈnækt | US: ɪˈnækt
vt. to make into law
vt. to perform or act out (a role, scene, etc.)
The word "enact" combines the prefix "en-" (from Old English "en-" or Latin "in-," meaning "to cause to be" or "make into") with the root "act" (from Latin "actus," meaning "a doing" or "performance"). Originally, it meant "to put into action" or "make legally valid," reflecting its dual modern meanings of legislating and performing. The logic traces back to the idea of transforming abstract decisions (laws or scripts) into concrete reality.
The government plans to enact new environmental regulations next year.
The actors will enact scenes from Shakespeare's plays.
The bill was enacted after months of debate.
She enacted the role of a detective in the school play.
Ancient rituals were enacted to honor the harvest season.