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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enactments
  1. ordinances
  2. implementations
  3. amendments
  4. bills
  5. statutes
  6. accomplishments
Noun
  • Even though many city ordinances restrict the posting of political signage, the ordinances do not apply during election season.
    Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But for people who don’t want a physical barrier, some local ordinances allow for electric fences.
    Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of ordinances
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  • Create incentives and recognition programs that celebrate successful AI implementations that improve client outcomes or agency operations.
    Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This approach allows organizations to benefit from the strengths of multiple AI models and services, potentially leading to more robust and versatile AI implementations across their operations.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of implementations
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  • The margin also allows for easier passage of constitutional amendments directly to voters.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details various financial agreements, including amendments to the Salem Loan Facility and the completion of the North Run Private Placement.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of amendments
Noun
  • The size of Democrats’ control over the past two years has also given legislators space to lose votes without completely sinking more controversial bills.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • And committees were more heavily tilted toward Democrats, giving its members’ bills an easier path to the floor.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of bills
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  • Donation swapping likely violates state campaign finance statutes and the secretary of state is investigating.
    Axios Portland, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
  • But the tariff powers stem from statutes passed by Congress, and they can be rescinded by further acts of Congress.
    Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of statutes
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  • Securing large investments to boost the local economy, creating jobs and providing quality public amenities were key accomplishments this year, according to city leadership.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Let your accomplishments speak for you.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of accomplishments
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