legislate
[ lej-is-leyt ]
verb (used without object),leg·is·lat·ed, leg·is·lat·ing.
to exercise the function of legislation; make or enact laws.
verb (used with object),leg·is·lat·ed, leg·is·lat·ing.
to create, provide, or control by legislation: attempts to legislate morality.
Origin of legislate
1First recorded in 1710–20; back formation from legislation, legislator
Other words from legislate
- o·ver·leg·is·late, verb, o·ver·leg·is·lat·ed, o·ver·leg·is·lat·ing.
- qua·si-leg·is·lat·ed, adjective
- un·leg·is·lat·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for legislate
legislate
/ (ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt) /
verb
(intr) to make or pass laws
(tr) to bring into effect by legislation
Origin of legislate
1C18: back formation from legislator
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