legislate

verb
UK: /ˈledʒɪsleɪt/
US: /ˈledʒɪsleɪt/

  1. To create or enact laws.

    1. Congress can legislate on national issues.
    2. Parliament must legislate carefully to avoid unintended consequences when they legislate.

  2. To make rules or laws about something specific.

    1. The city tried to legislate parking rules.
    2. The government needs to legislate clear guidelines for data protection to protect citizens.

Synonyms

enact decree ordain pass
legislate adjective

  1. Relating to the process of making laws.

    1. We need legislative action now.
    2. The legislative process can be slow, but it's necessary to ensure fair laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "legislate" in English means: To create or enact laws., To make rules or laws about something specific..

The phonetic transcription of "legislate" is /ˈledʒɪsleɪt/ in British English and /ˈledʒɪsleɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "legislate": enact, decree, ordain, pass.

Example usage of "legislate": "Congress can legislate on national issues.". More examples on the page.