Legislating Meaning in English
word · lemma: legislate
Definition
Making or enacting laws, usually done by a government or official body such as a parliament.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in political or legal contexts. Usually formal; rarely found in everyday conversation. Common collocations: 'legislating against', 'legislating for', 'legislating on'. Refers to the act of creating new laws, not just discussing them.
Example Sentences
The government is legislating to improve public safety.
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Parliament spent months legislating new tax rules.
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They are legislating stricter laws for pollution control.
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It sometimes feels like politicians are always legislating but nothing really changes.
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Instead of just talking about the problem, they're finally legislating solutions.
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The committee is busy legislating on digital privacy rights this month.
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