legislate

/lɪˈdʒɪsteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or enact laws or legislation

“The government will legislate new policies to address climate change.”

2. verb

to give a law or regulation a formal or official status

“The bill was legislated into law after a long debate.”

3. noun

the act of making or enacting laws or legislation

“The process of legislating new laws took several months.”

Synonyms

  • codify
  • enact
  • regulate

Antonyms

  • abolish
  • repeal