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Legislate

//ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt// verb

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Verb
  1. 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."

  2. 2
    make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation wordnet

Etymology

Back-formation from legislation, legislator.

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