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legislate.

To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/
  1. To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

    If they can't get people to do the right thing by talking then they will try to legislate and enforce the statutes.
    Candidates always promise to legislate change.
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Back-formation from legislation, legislator.

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