What does "legislate" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "legislate"?

Pronounced //ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt//.

Common synonyms include: pass, authorize, civil order laws, codified written history, codify, constitute.

/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

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

"It's not possible to legislate against stupidity."

Back-formation from legislation, legislator.