legislate
verb (used without object)
to exercise the function of legislation; make or enact laws.
legislating
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present participleof legislate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The government didn’t hold an absolute parliamentary majority, making legislating a constant struggle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Irish government has warned that it is considering legislating in the absence of an EU decision.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
This week marks the eighth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act and allowed states to begin legislating sports betting.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
Even those who approve of legislating against femicide agree that it must come with far broader measures against gender inequality.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025
On Friday, the thirteenth of February 2009, at 2:15 p.m., after a long week of legislating, the Utah House of Representatives met to discuss texting and driving.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
