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

Like prediction markets, their power lay as much in predication as prediction, in legislating what can be asked, priced, and made real—or made valuable as art assets. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Plus, Congress has a very small window to legislate before the end of the year. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

Those ideas can’t be legislated into existence, yet institutions, social movements, customs, and habits can shape them over time. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

The White House, much like Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), views the recess as a balancing act between legislating and giving members more time to make their case to constituents. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026