Also 7 enacter, ennactor. [f. as prec. + -OR; cf. ACTOR.]

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  1.  One who enacts (a law, etc.).

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1609.  Man in Moone (1849), 27. The lawes of the Highest Enacter of all decrees.

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1695.  Bp. Patrick, Comm. Gen. i. 1. The enacter of their laws.

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1861.  Wilson & Geikie, Mem. E. Forbes, i. 13. The enactors of this law.

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  2.  One who enacts (a part, scene, ceremony, incident or transaction).

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1829.  Landor, Imag. Conv. (1846), II. 45. The enactors and applauders … of the first and greatest crime.

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1858.  J. Martineau, Stud. Chr., 37. Skilful enactor of rites.

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