Synonyms of legislate

legislate

verb

ˈle-jə-ˌslāt 

as in to enact

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action

wants the Congress to legislate new laws banning the use of these types of weapons

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enact
• pass
• constitute
• approve
• make
• dictate
• ordain
• lay down
• ratify
• authorize
• permit
• sanction
• effect
• proclaim
• bring about
• reenact
• allow
• administer
• execute
• decree
• repass
• confirm

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repeal
• revoke
• rescind
• abolish
• kill
• cancel
• invalidate
• reverse
• nullify
• abrogate
• annul
• void
• overturn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of legislate

Iceland, long a leader in gender equality, subsidizes childcare, legislates equal wages, gives paid parental leave to both men and women, and has a gender equality act that includes a quota for women on boards. — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Although many other jurisdictions around the world had made similar attempts at legislating age restrictions, the Online Safety Amendment Act would be the first enforced on a national scale. — Oscar Schwartz, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Critics claim that members are either uninterested in doing their job or more focused on showboating and gaining social media impressions than legislating. — Scott Warren, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Khan also called on Congress to step in and legislate the growing industry. — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026