English Synonym Finder

legislate

Definitions

To make or enact laws.

To exercise the function of making laws.

Examples

The government plans to legislate against unfair labor practices in the coming session.

It is difficult to legislate morality, as personal beliefs vary significantly among the population.

Synonyms

enact codify pass laws ordain constitute decree formulate

Antonyms

repeal abolish revoke rescind annul abrogate veto