ENACTMENT in a Sentence
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23 example sentences for ENACTMENT, such as:
1. Congress enacted a tax reform bill.
2. Congress has enacted a new tax law.
3. Congress refused to enact the bill.
4. We support the call for the enactment of a Bill of Rights.
5. The role she enacted was that of a refined sweet Southern lady in distress.
2. Congress has enacted a new tax law.
3. Congress refused to enact the bill.
4. We support the call for the enactment of a Bill of Rights.
5. The role she enacted was that of a refined sweet Southern lady in distress.
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Meanings and Examples of ENACTMENT
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enactment
n. the passing of a law by a legislative body
n. acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
Classic Sentence: (16 in 2 pages)
1 Perhaps the only formal whaling code authorized by legislative enactment, was that of Holland.
2 Notwithstanding the horror excited by the presence of her captor, there was a present relief in escaping from the bloody scene enacting on the plain, to which Cora could not be altogether insensible.
3 The boys had resumed their sports in the clearing, and were enacting a mimic chase to the post among themselves.
4 A fierce growl repelled the eavesdropper, and then the scout boldly threw open the covering of bark, and left the place, enacting the character of a bear as he proceeded.
5 "Remember, this is no affair of mine," said the trembling voice of La Carconte, as though through the flooring of her chamber she viewed the scene that was enacting below.
6 She wondered if such scenes were being enacted on the south side of town and thanked God she was not there.
7 The role she enacted was that of a refined sweet Southern lady in distress.
8 The one grand stage where he enacted all his various parts so manifold, was his vice-bench; a long rude ponderous table furnished with several vices, of different sizes, and both of iron and of wood.
9 There is a vestige of decency, a sense of shame, that does much to curb and check those outbreaks of atrocious cruelty so commonly enacted upon the plantation.
10 Beth played her gayest march, Amy threw open the door, and Meg enacted escort with great dignity.
11 The lawn was the reception room, and for several minutes a lively scene was enacted there.
12 Under his very eyes, unheard-of vision, he had a sort of representation of the most horrible moment of his life, enacted by his spectre.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 7: CHAPTER IX—A PLACE WHERE CONVICTIONS ARE IN PROCESS OF FO...
Context Highlight In BOOK 7: CHAPTER IX—A PLACE WHERE CONVICTIONS ARE IN PROCESS OF FO...
13 Sometimes they went up stairs, to a private room on the first floor, and there scenes that were almost masonic were enacted.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER V—FACTS WHENCE HISTORY SPRINGS AND WHICH HISTORY ...
Context Highlight In BOOK 1: CHAPTER V—FACTS WHENCE HISTORY SPRINGS AND WHICH HISTORY ...
14 In these words of Agafea Mihalovna, Levin read the final act of the drama which had been enacted of late between her and Kitty.
15 A domestic drama, for which the preparations were now being made a mile or two off, was but little less vividly present to her eyes than if enacted before her.
Example Sentence:
1 With Congress staying out of the issue, medical marijuana advocates called the enactment of the law a "historic" victory for their movement.
2 We support the call for the enactment of a Bill of Rights.
3 Congress enacted a tax reform bill.
4 Congress has enacted a new tax law.
5 Congress refused to enact the bill.
6 The authorities have failed so far to enact a law allowing unrestricted emigration.
7 The policy Kentucky needs to enact is one in which prisoners are able to worship the religion they choose.