Used in a Sentence

enact

How to use enact in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for enact.

Editorial note

Are you suggesting that we enact martial law for the sake of prohibition?

Examples9
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

order by virtue of superior authority; decree; "The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews"; "the legislature enacted this law in 1985"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of enact gathered in one view.

verb

order by virtue of superior authority; decree; "The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews"; "the legislature enacted this law in 1985"

verb

act out; represent or perform as if in a play; "She reenacted what had happened earlier that day"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for enact.

verb

order by virtue of superior authority; decree; "The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews"; "the legislature enacted this law in 1985"

verb

act out; represent or perform as if in a play; "She reenacted what had happened earlier that day"

Example sentences

1

Are you suggesting that we enact martial law for the sake of prohibition?

2

Counterpoint: Perhaps government should enact regulation to lift the floor to prevent a race to the bottom.

3

Price controls are absolutely, without a single empirical doubt, the worst policy you could enact.

4

An example of the former is alteration of gene expression through drugs, or introduction of reprogrammed stems to enact repair.

5

No, the alternative is to have the government build subsidized housing and then enact strict price controls so that even poor families can afford to live reasonably.

6

Are they pressuring other nations to enact draconian anti-piracy laws that stifle innovation?I'm not anti-American.

7

TWC and friends were established to enact a business plan that's been viable and profitable for centuries: laying down expensive infrastructure is economically feasible if most of the cost comes up front and you can charge rents on it for decades.

8

Do I ask my representatives to enact laws granting permanent subsidies to companies such as Border's, Blockbuster, Tower Records, and so many others so that they can continue in business offering products or services that people more and more don't want?

9

The goal should be to enact a vector of a new paradigm, as proactive team players synergize an out-of-the-box strategy of functionality and infotainment, re-engineering the learning curve framework of your dotted-line relationship.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use enact in a sentence?

Are you suggesting that we enact martial law for the sake of prohibition?

What does enact mean?

order by virtue of superior authority; decree; "The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews"; "the legislature enacted this law in 1985"

What part of speech is enact?

enact is commonly used as verb.