Enacted

Pronunciation: /ɛˈnæktəd/

Enacted (adj)

  1. Made into law by an official process, after being approved by the required people.
  2. Started and used officially as a rule or system after approval by the proper authority.

Enacted (verb)

  1. To approve and make a bill or rule official so it becomes legally valid.

Examples

  • The council enacted the new law last year.
  • They enacted the law to protect workers.

Enacted (adjective)

Examples

  • The enacted law affects everyone in the city.
  • The enacted law changes how people pay taxes.