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Fiat is a related term of enactment.


As a phrase fiat

is (derogatory|slang|automobiles) fix it again tony, a derogatory slang phrase for fiat, a backronym.

As a noun enactment is

the act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.

fiat

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
  • * 1788 , Alexander Hamilton,
    • The reflection that the fate of a fellow-creature depended on his sole fiat , would naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution; [...]
  • (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  • (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

    • Derived terms

    * fiat money * fiat currency

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (jargon used in academic debate) To make (something) happen.

    • Quotations

    * (English Citations of "fiat")

    References

    * (Webster 1913) ----

    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.

    • Related terms

    *reenactment