legislate
Translation
to legislate
Examples
Congress has the power to legislate.
Congress has the power to legislate.
They will legislate on this important issue.
They will legislate on this important issue.
Grammar Patterns
((on/about sth.)) to make laws about a particular subject They will legislate on this important issue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enact, make laws, pass laws
Etymology
From Latin 'lex' (law) and 'latus' (brought). Literally 'to bring forth law'.
Memory Tips
Think of creating a 'legal state'. To do this, you must 'legislate'.