noun (n)

• the passing of a law by a legislative body(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  passage
  

  source: wordnet30
• a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  act
  

  source: wordnet30
• acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  characterization, personation, portrayal
  

  source: wordnet30
• The passing of a bill into a law; the giving of legislative sanction and executive approval to a bill whereby it is established as a law.(noun)

  source: webster1913