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legislating

 

[ ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law making

Legislating refers to the process of creating or enacting laws. It typically involves drafting proposals, debates among lawmakers, and eventually voting on these proposals to determine if they will become law. This process is essential in democratic societies and often includes various stages of scrutiny and amendments before a law is finalized. The effectiveness of legislating can significantly impact governance and public policy.

Synonyms

enacting, law-making, regulating

Examples of usage

  • The government is legislating a new environmental regulation.
  • Legislating on healthcare reform is a complex task.
  • They are currently legislating to improve education access.

Translations

Translations of the word "legislating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legislar

🇮🇳 कानून बनाना

🇩🇪 Gesetzgebung

🇮🇩 legislatif

🇺🇦 законодавство

🇵🇱 legislacja

🇯🇵 立法

🇫🇷 législation

🇪🇸 legislación

🇹🇷 yasalaştırma

🇰🇷 입법

🇸🇦 تشريع

🇨🇿 legislativa

🇸🇰 legislatíva

🇨🇳 立法

🇸🇮 legislacija

🇮🇸 löggjöf

🇰🇿 заң шығару

🇬🇪 დასავლური

🇦🇿 qanunvericilik

🇲🇽 legislación

Etymology

The term 'legislate' is derived from the Latin word 'legislatio', which means 'to propose a law'. The Latin 'lex', meaning 'law', combined with 'latus', meaning 'to carry', forms the basis of the concept of carrying forth laws. This etymology reflects the fundamental role of legislators as individuals or bodies that put forward laws for society. The practice of legislating has evolved significantly over centuries, primarily shaped by the development of democratic principles and governance structures, especially in the Western world. The establishment of various legislative bodies, such as parliaments and congresses, has further formalized the process, making it a critical aspect of modern governance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,328, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.