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become law

VERB

pass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt approve authorize carry establish ratify

STRONG

decree engage ordain pledge promise sanction undertake validate

WEAK

be established be ordained be sanctioned become ratified become valid vote in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disagree disallow invalidate refuse reject renounce repudiate

STRONG

break cancel veto

WEAK

be willing fail fall behind get live lose receive take

Example Sentences

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It is unlikely to become law until the 2027/28 session of parliament, according to The Financial Times.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

While that’s progress it remains to be seen whether there will be enough time for the bill to become law this year.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The bill could still become law if the legislature passes it again with a two-thirds majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Proposed legislation to introduce assisted dying in England and Wales is set to run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Others had become law librarians, journalists, and gardeners.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

become law

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