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   Leg·is·late

   /ˈlejəˌslāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. make or enact laws: "he didn't want to name anyone to the Court who would legislate from the bench"
   • ▪ cover, affect, or create by making or enacting laws: "Congress must legislate strong new laws"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: back-formation from legislation.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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