legislate
Translation
to legislate, to make laws
Examples
Parliament has the power to legislate.
Congress has the power to legislate.
They will legislate against tax avoidance.
They will legislate against tax avoidance.
Grammar Patterns
to legislate ((against sth.)) to make a law to prevent something. They will legislate against tax avoidance.
to legislate ((for sth.)) to make a law to allow or provide something. The government may legislate for longer prison sentences.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enact, make laws, pass laws
Etymology
From Latin 'lex' (law) + 'latus' (brought, carried). Literally 'to bring the law'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'legis-' (law, as in legal) + '-late' (to bring/make). So, to make laws.