verb (-lated; -lating) Etymology: back-formation from legislator Date: 1805 intransitive verb to perform the function of legislation, transitive verb to mandate, establish, or regulate by or as if by legislation
LEGISLATE
Meaning of LEGISLATE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012