The difference between Constitute and Enact

When used as nouns, constitute means an established law, whereas enact means purpose.

When used as verbs, constitute means to set up, whereas enact means to make (a bill) into law.


check bellow for the other definitions of Constitute and Enact

  1. Constitute as a verb (transitive):

    To set up; to establish; to enact.

  2. Constitute as a verb (transitive):

    To make up; to compose; to form.

  3. Constitute as a verb (transitive):

    To appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower.

  1. Constitute as a noun (obsolete):

    An established law.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek T. Preston"

  1. Enact as a verb (transitive, legal):

    to make (a bill) into law

  2. Enact as a verb (transitive):

    to act the part of; to play

  3. Enact as a verb (transitive):

    to do; to effect

  1. Enact as a noun (obsolete):

    purpose; determination

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