enactment

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the passing of a law by a legislative body
  2. noun a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
  3. noun acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

Etymology

From enact + -ment.

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Synonyms

passage

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