Enacture

/ɪˈnæk.tʃər/ noun

Definition

The act or process of enacting or establishing something, particularly a law or regulation.

Etymology

From en- plus act plus the noun suffix -ure (denoting an action or result). This formal noun emerged in legal English to describe the legislative process.

Kelly Says

While 'enactment' is more common today, 'enacture' sounds more formal and official—it's the kind of word that would appear in 18th-century legal documents to make the process sound especially solemn.

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