"enactment" meaning in All languages combined

See enactment on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: enactment [singular], enactments [plural]
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  1. A piece of legislation that has been authorized by a legislative person.
    Sense id: simple-enactment-en-noun-sqN4HSvS Categories (other): Law
     
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