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legislated

 

[ ˈlɛʤɪˌsleɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Legislated refers to the act of making or enacting laws. This term is often used in the context of governmental processes, where a legislative body creates laws to govern society. It indicates a formal process that typically involves discussions, amendments, and approvals.

Synonyms

enacted, established, ordained.

Examples of usage

  • The new healthcare policy was legislated last year.
  • They legislated reforms to address climate change.
  • The council legislated stricter regulations for pollution control.

Translations

Translations of the word "legislated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legislado

🇮🇳 कानूनी रूप से निर्धारित

🇩🇪 gesetzlich festgelegt

🇮🇩 diatur oleh undang-undang

🇺🇦 законодавчо визначений

🇵🇱 ustawowo określony

🇯🇵 立法された

🇫🇷 légiféré

🇪🇸 legislado

🇹🇷 yasayla belirlenmiş

🇰🇷 법으로 제정된

🇸🇦 محدد بموجب القانون

🇨🇿 legislativně stanovený

🇸🇰 legislatívne určený

🇨🇳 立法的

🇸🇮 zakonodajno določeno

🇮🇸 löggjafalega ákveðið

🇰🇿 заңмен белгіленген

🇬🇪 სამოქალაქო კანონმდებლობით განსაზღვრული

🇦🇿 qanunla müəyyən edilmiş

🇲🇽 legislado

Etymology

The term 'legislated' originates from the root word 'legislate', which itself comes from the Latin 'legis latum'. 'Legis' translates to 'law' and 'latus' means 'to bring or carry'. The combination of these terms emphasizes the action of bringing forth laws. This development in the English language appears in the late 14th century, gaining traction as parliamentary processes became more formalized. The evolution of the term reflects the growing importance of structured governance and legal systems in society. Over time, legislated has become a critical term associated with the functioning of democracy and rule of law, especially during periods of reform and legislative action.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,077, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.