enactment
UK: ɪˈnæktmənt | US: ɪˈnæktmənt
n. the process of passing a law or legislation
n. the act of performing or representing something (e.g., a play, role)
n. a legal document or statute
The word "enactment" traces back to Middle English, combining "en-" (from Old French "en-," meaning "make" or "cause") and "act" (from Latin "actus," meaning "a doing" or "performance"). The suffix "-ment" (from Old French "-ment," Latin "-mentum") turns verbs into nouns denoting the result or process of an action. Thus, "enactment" originally meant "the act of making something happen," later specializing to refer to laws (formalized actions) or performances (dramatized actions).
The enactment of the new policy sparked public debate.
Her enactment of Lady Macbeth was praised for its intensity.
The bill’s enactment required bipartisan support.
Historical reenactments bring past events to life.
The enactment process can take months or even years.