Definition of the word enact

The word "enact" has its roots in the Latin verb "agere," which means "to do" or "to act." This Latin verb is also the source of the English words "act," "agent," and "activity." The verb "enact" specifically comes from the Old French word "enactor," which is derived from the Latin "in" (meaning "in" or "into") and "agere" (meaning "to do" or "to act"). The meaning of "enact" developed to mean "to bring into existence by official action," such as enacting a law or enacting a role. Over time, the verb "enact" has come to be used more broadly to mean "to perform" or "to carry out," often in a formal or official capacity.