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verb (used without object)
1.
to exercise the function of legislation; make or enact laws.
verb (used with object)
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Legislate
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Related forms
o·ver·leg·is·late, verb, -lat·ed, -lat·ing.
qua·si-leg·is·lat·ed, adjective
un·leg·is·lat·ed, adjective
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