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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

Every man and woman shall have the right to vote for and stand as a candidate for all bodies which make laws.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

make laws

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