act vs enactment

enactment vs act

act and enactment both are nouns.

act is a verb but enactment is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
enactment	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, act and enactment are synonyms defined as:

act and enactment: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

act (noun)	enactment (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen	acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet	the passing of a law by a legislative body
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	enactment (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance

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