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
Illinois enacted sanctuary state laws in 2017.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The state enacted a law in 2023 to raise minimum salaries for all teachers to $50,000 by 2026.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
With health insurance premiums projected to skyrocket at the end of the year thanks to the expiration of tax credits Democrats enacted during the pandemic, Republicans are likely to focus on paring back those federal subsidies.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In June of that year, Congress enacted the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Congress, not the president, creates laws Multiple laws enacted by Congress, from the 1964 Civil Rights Act to the 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and decades of court decisions interpreting those laws, have established the rules that govern the workplace today.
—Deborah Widiss, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Louisiana In 2020, Louisiana enacted a law to permanently observe daylight saving time if given the chance.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
Kentucky's persistent felony offender (PFO) law, enacted in 1974 and expanded in 1976, allows for enhanced sentences for repeat felony offenders.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The state enacted a law in 2023 to raise minimum salaries for all teachers to $50,000 by 2026.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
With health insurance premiums projected to skyrocket at the end of the year thanks to the expiration of tax credits Democrats enacted during the pandemic, Republicans are likely to focus on paring back those federal subsidies.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In June of that year, Congress enacted the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Congress, not the president, creates laws Multiple laws enacted by Congress, from the 1964 Civil Rights Act to the 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and decades of court decisions interpreting those laws, have established the rules that govern the workplace today.
—Deborah Widiss, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Louisiana In 2020, Louisiana enacted a law to permanently observe daylight saving time if given the chance.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Sep. 2025
Kentucky's persistent felony offender (PFO) law, enacted in 1974 and expanded in 1976, allows for enhanced sentences for repeat felony offenders.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enacted
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Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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During her tenure, council passed the Unified Development Ordinance, which is a comprehensive zoning and land development rulebook intended to guide future growth.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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And October’s jobs numbers, reported just days before the election, constituted the worst month for jobs since the pandemic.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Two Brits, one American, and an Indian Forestry Official constituted our team (the Coast Guard refused to help).—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Enacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enacted. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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