enactment vs decree

decree vs enactment

enactment and decree both are nouns.

enactment is not a verb while decree is a verb.

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

As nouns, decree is a hyponym of enactment; that is, decree is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enactment:

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

Other hyponyms of enactment include nullity, edict, fiat, order, rescript, legislative act, statute.

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

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

Difference between enactment and decree

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