B2verbformallawpolitics
US/ˈledʒ.ɪ.sleɪt/
UK/ˈledʒ.ɪ.sleɪt/
to make a law or laws, especially as a government
In context
Parliament plans to legislate against unfair contracts next year.
Governments cannot legislate for every situation that may arise.
Some people believe you simply cannot legislate morality or personal taste.
Words that go with legislate
verb + preposition
- legislate againstThe council voted to legislate against noise after midnight.
- legislate forIt is hard to legislate for every kind of family.
- legislate onCongress may legislate on trade and tax.
verb + noun
- legislate moralityCritics say the state should not legislate morality.
verb + adverb
- legislate effectivelyIt is difficult to legislate effectively on new technology.
adverb + verb
- legislate quicklyThe government promised to legislate quickly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
legislate a new lawCorrect: pass a new law