Synonyms of legislating

legislating

verb

present participle of legislate

as in enacting

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

• enacting
• passing
• approving
• constituting
• making
• dictating
• ordaining
• laying down
• effecting
• ratifying
• authorizing
• permitting
• sanctioning
• proclaiming
• administering
• bringing about
• executing
• decreeing
• reenacting
• repassing
• allowing
• confirming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repealing
• revoking
• abolishing
• killing
• rescinding
• invalidating
• reversing
• canceling
• overturning
• nullifying
• abrogating
• annulling
• voiding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of legislating

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

In the run-up to November’s midterm elections, potshots at opponents have been coming fast and hard in advertisements and social media, while legislating on Capitol Hill has slowed to a crawl. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

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

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

After Covid subsided, Congress tried to fill this NSC gap by legislating a new White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response but provided no funding to staff it. — David Blumenthal, STAT, 20 July 2026

Californians are accustomed to legislating by the ballot and often face a list of propositions. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

One year ago today, New York signed the Fashion Workers Act into law, legislating access to workplace protection for models, and enforcing tighter regulation policies for the management companies that represent them. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 19 June 2026

Congress isn't legislating these days. — CBS News, 7 June 2026