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   enactment

   /ɪnˈaktm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the process of passing legislation: "the enactment of equal pay legislation" Similar passingmaking lawratificationratifyingvalidationvalidatingsanctionsanctioningapprovalapprovingendorsementadoptiondecreeingordaininglegislatingapplicationapplianceimplementationOpposite repeal
   • ▪ a law that is passed: "enactments covering food safety" Similar billactlawby-laworderdecreeresolutionrulingruleregulationstatuteedictmeasuremotioncommandcommandmentpronouncementproclamationdictatedictumdiktatfiatlegislationordinance
   • 2. an instance of acting something out: "the story becomes an enactment of his fantasies" Similar actingplayingperformingperformancestagingappearanceportrayaldepictionrepresentationpersonificationformal:personation
   • ▪ the controlled expression and acceptance of repressed emotions or impulses in behaviour during therapy.

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