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make laws

VERB
enact
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish appoint decree determine establish execute formulate institute pass ratify
STRONG
command constitute dictate effect effectuate fix make ordain order proclaim railroad sanction set steamroll transact
WEAK
bring about carry through get the floor jam through make into law put in force put through railroad through vote favorably vote in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon deny fail miss refuse veto
STRONG
destroy disallow discourage disorganize dissuade forget halt ignore neglect prevent
WEAK
hinder repeal stop

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We make laws to make ourselves feel safe.

From Slate ● Jan. 29, 2026

The article allowed the state its own constitution, a separate flag and freedom to make laws.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024

In general, it works like this: State legislators make laws for their states that are enforced by state police or state patrol or other local law enforcement.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2024

The winner of the general election will be sworn in on Dec. 2 as one of 120 legislators who make laws for the 39 million residents of California.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024

Stanton held firm and pointed out that “the power to choose rulers and make laws, was the right by which all others could be secured.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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