enacted
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In February, he enacted an across-the-board 10% tariff under a temporary authority that will expire in July.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
A relevant and historical example is the reforms to Social Security enacted in the 1980s.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The department said it had also enacted "quarantines, movement controls, and surveillance" in that area.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The funds will be made available through the Defense Production Act, which was enacted in 1950 and gives the US president emergency power over domestic industries.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, laws were enacted to make involuntary commitment much more difficult.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
