legislate
verb (used without object)
to exercise the function of legislation; make or enact laws.
has legislated
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present perfectof legislate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The government has legislated that health insurers must make money.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
"North Korea is enhancing its nuclear and missile capabilities, and has legislated the use of nuclear weapons," Yoon said in a speech marking South Korea's Memorial Day.
From Reuters ● Jun. 6, 2023
The Greek government has denied using Predator and has legislated against the use of spyware, which it has called “illegal.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
The new government has legislated to commit Australia to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 43% below the 2005 level by 2030.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
The legislature has often claimed also the right to appoint municipal officers and to fix and change the details of municipal organization, has legislated municipal officers out of office, and established new offices.
From The Spirit of American Government A Study Of The Constitution: Its Origin, Influence And Relation To Democracy by J. Allen (James Allen) Smith
