[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That enacts. Enacting clauses (of a statute): those in which new provisions are enacted, as distinguished from those which merely contain statements of fact or declarations of the existing law.
1644. Hunton, Vind. Treat. Monarchy, v. 39. They have an enacting Authority.
1670–1. Marvell, Corr., Wks. 1872–5, II. 376. A long debate for bringing in an inacting clause.
1771. Junius Lett., lxiii. 323. It stands in no need of a bill either enacting or declaratory.
1867. Times, 27 Nov., 11/6. The enacting part warranted a dismissal.
