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legislate

verb

/ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

Meaning

to make or enact laws

The government plans to legislate new safety standards.

legislate against

enact, ordain, decree, mandate, authorize

repeal, abolish, revoke

legislate new laws, legislate against, legislate for, power to legislate

to provide, give, or cause something to be in a certain state

To gradually disappear or scatter; to fade away or become dispersed.

Use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose; fail to make full or good use of somethin...

to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position