LEGISLATE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of legislate Silver is effectively trying to legislate effort because his previous incentives rewarded teams for being dumpster fires. —

Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Bellin said legislating around the issue is difficult because lawmakers don’t want to create rules that would exclude evidence truly relevant to any case. —

Maria Sherman, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026 Through the years, Dargan was involved in high-profile issues in the legislature because the public safety committee legislates guns and gambling. —

Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026 Subsequent bets placed on the Iran war and other government actions have heightened the alarm of lawmakers, who are scrambling to legislate tougher restrictions on the platforms. —

Justin Papp,garrett Downs, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legislate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislate

enact

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The city of Durham enacted a 60-day moratorium in May after residents also cited concerns about environmental impacts.

— Mary Ramsey Updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
The requirement, which Newsom enacted by executive order in March 2025, begins July 1 and requires all state workers to work in the office at least four days a week.

— Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 9 June 2026