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

Martin is wary of rushing to legislate after every new incident. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

More consequentially, Congress could legislate the redeployment of forces currently assigned to the conflict and reject the removal of forces from Asia or Europe for use in the Iran operation. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

It was legislated to continue for at least three years, through 2027. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The advantage of protection, though, is hard to legislate away. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 28 July 2026