enactments

noun

Definition of enactmentsnext
plural of enactment
1
as in laws
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature as a result of an enactment by Congress, this breathtaking canyon will be permanently protected from development

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2
as in executions
the doing of an action the enactment of the crime is suggested but never actually shown on screen

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  1. executions
  2. ordinances
  3. implementations
  4. amendments
  5. bills
  6. statutes
  7. accomplishments
Noun
  • However, the Associated Press reported last year that the department was fighting to maintain the sentences of death row inmates even after pausing executions.
    Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Department of Justice announced a moratorium on federal executions in 2021.
    Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • These local ordinances supersede county policies, said Austin Fire Department spokesperson Phil Mueller.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Residential owners may face fines for failing to maintain their properties, and there are specific ordinances that require registration for vacant buildings.
    David Crown, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of ordinances
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  • As retailers prepare for possible tariff implementations, success will likely depend on their ability to balance operational efficiency, pricing strategy, and brand value perception while keeping a pulse on consumer buying behaviors.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Integration complexity presents another significant challenge, with most implementations requiring 12 to 24 months for full deployment.
    Raghunandan Gurumurthy, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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  • The country’s senate in Prague today passed a number of amendments that will make top-line changes to the Audiovisual Act beginning in January.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Watch on Deadline All changes will come fully into force in 2026, with several more amendments in place.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of amendments
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  • Dickey also disclosed that several people had emailed his staff offering to foot Mangione’s legal bills.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These bills cover everything — from banning books and restricting healthcare to permitting open carry.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bills
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  • This decision expanded the ability of courts to review and reject certain interpretations of statutes by federal administrative agencies.
    Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • My practice involves disputes over interpretations of tax statutes and regulations and other rules related to the emerging industry of digital assets and blockchain technology.
    Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of statutes
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  • In an extensive interview with the publication, the athlete known for her logo 3s and expert passes offers her own perspective on her transformative accomplishments — and the consequences of being in the spotlight.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Women are less likely than men to highlight their abilities and accomplishments when presenting themselves to potential employers.
    Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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