Legislate
/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To make or enact laws or statutes by legislative authority.
Congress legislates new policies to address climate change.
Forms
- legislates
- legislated
- legislating
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Commentary
Typically used to describe the act by a legislative body; avoid conflating with administrative rulemaking.
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