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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Decades ago they started outsourcing to executive-branch agencies the task of nitty-gritty legislating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 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
Labour has so far stopped short of legislating for such a ban, although it has said it is reviewing guidance that allows individual headteachers to ban the devices.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
I accepted the new position at the hospital; Barack continued teaching and legislating.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
