decree vs enactment

enactment vs decree

decree and enactment both are nouns.

decree is a verb but enactment is not a verb.

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

As nouns, enactment is a hypernym of decree; that is, enactment is a word with a broader meaning than decree:

decree: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
enactment: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

Other hypernyms of decree include act.

decree (noun)	enactment (noun)
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)	acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
	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

decree (verb)	enactment (verb)
decide with authority
issue a decree

Difference between decree and enactment

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