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legislating

/ˈlɛɡɪsteɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does legislating mean?

verb

To make or enact laws; to give official authority to a decision or course of action. This can be done by a government or other authoritative body.

Example

"The government is legislating new laws to reduce carbon emissions."

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