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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 Senedd - and the Welsh government which is formed from it - have more powers than the predecessor National Assembly to make laws and set taxes.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2024

The candidates are vying to become one of 120 legislators in Sacramento who make laws for California’s 39 million residents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024

Congress is considering several proposals to make laws governing new AI tools.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 2023

Hitler then asked the Nazi-controlled Reichstag to pass an Enabling Act, a law that gave Hitler the sole power to make laws.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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