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

Pappas has largely legislated as a moderate and is a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Other countries’ governments are also legislating copyright law in favor of AI. — Greta Reich, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

One of them came close to being legislated out of existence by Congress. — Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Europe is living this in real time, not just legislating around it. — Nick Herbert, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026