enact

[en-akt] / ɛnˈækt /

VERB

act out; accomplish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve execute

STRONG

depict discourse do perform personate play playact portray represent

WEAK

appear as go on play the part of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail miss

STRONG

direct

WEAK

hinder prevent refuse repeal stop veto

VERB

authorize, legislate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish appoint decree determine establish execute formulate institute pass ratify

STRONG

command constitute dictate effect effectuate fix make ordain order proclaim railroad sanction set steamroll transact

WEAK

bring about carry through get the floor jam through make into law make laws put in force put through railroad through vote favorably vote in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon deny fail miss refuse veto

STRONG

destroy disallow discourage disorganize dissuade forget halt ignore neglect prevent

WEAK

hinder repeal stop

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In the United States, California has set the pace, enacting a series of laws in 2024 that make transparency and integrity in AI use not just ethical ideals, but a legal requirement.

From Salon

This year, 14 states enacted new laws to crack down on copper theft.

From The Wall Street Journal

The city of Hermosa Beach enacted an emergency ordinance in June 2024 intended to curb dangerous behavior on the motorized bikes.

From Los Angeles Times

Twenty-two states this year enacted laws or policies banning or restricting cellphone use in K-12 classrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ACLU’s public records requests followed a state law, Senate Bill 1421, enacted the previous year that made those types of records publicly available for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times

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