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Meaning of the word legislate in English

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legislate

US /ˈledʒ.ə.sleɪt/
UK /ˈledʒ.ə.sleɪt/
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Verb

1.

make or enact laws

Example:
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The government plans to legislate on environmental protection.
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It is up to Congress to legislate on these matters.
Synonym:
enactpassordaincodifyformulate
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