ˈlejə̇ˌslāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from legislator
intransitive verb
: to perform the function of legislation : make or enact laws
whether Congress has a right to investigate in fields where the Constitution forbids it to legislate — Elmer Davis
allowed to legislate for themselves — J.A.Froude
transitive verb
: to cause, create, or bring about by legislation
morality cannot be legislated — B.G.Gallagher
proceed to legislate a better world into being — Lloyd Harrington
legislated some of its own members into seats in a new legislature — R.M.Dawson