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legislate

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪt/

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Definition of legislate

verb

  • 1 [no object] make or enact laws:they legislated against discrimination in the workplace
  • [with object] bring about by making or enacting laws:constitutional changes will be legislated
  • 2 (legislate for/against) provide or prepare for (an occurrence):you cannot legislate for bad luck like that

Origin:

early 18th century: back-formation from legislation

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The beginning of legislate is spelled leg-.

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