pass laws

Definitions

Legislation requiring specific groups of people, typically based on race, to carry identification documents when entering or remaining in restricted areas.

A system of internal passport laws used historically in South Africa to control the movement and employment of the Black population.

Examples

The government decided to pass laws that would protect endangered species from habitat destruction.

Citizens gathered at the capitol to urge their representatives to pass laws ensuring equal access to education.

Synonyms

enact legislation ratify statutes approve bills legislate codify laws

Antonyms

repeal laws abolish legislation veto bills strike down laws revoke statutes