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Enactment vs Approval - What's the difference?

enactment | approval |

As nouns the difference between enactment and approval

is that enactment is the act of enacting, or the state of being enacted while approval is an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

enactment

English

Noun

(wikipedia enactment) (en noun)
  • The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.
  • :The actors' powerful enactment of the play was breathtaking.
  • :The enactment of this law will be a great step backward for our country.
  • (legal) A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body.
  • :The enactments passed by the council that year included sweeping reforms.
  • approval

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
  • I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
  • An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
  • Words of approval never seem to come from him.
  • (especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
  • Synonyms

    * (expression granting permission or indicating agreement) approbation, sanction * (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement) commendation