▪ I. eˈnacting, vbl. n.
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
The action of the verb enact in various senses.
| 1631 Weever Anc. Fun. Mon. 83 The murmuring of his Subiects, vpon the enacting of this Statute. 1782 Burke Penal L. agst. Irish Catholics Wks. VI. 279 In the enacting of which [laws] they do not directly or indirectly vote. |
▪ II. eˈnacting, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That enacts. enacting clauses (of a statute): those in which new provisions are enacted, as distinguished from those which merely contain statements of fact or declarations of the existing law.
| 1644 Hunton Vind. Treat. Monarchy v. 39 They have an enacting Authority. 1670–1 Marvell Corr. Wks. 1872–5 II. 376 A long debate for bringing in an inacting clause. 1771 Junius Lett. lxiii. 323 It stands in no need of a bill either enacting or declaratory. 1867 Times 27 Nov. 11/6 The enacting part warranted a dismissal. |