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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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Legislation passed in March 2006 allowed the assembly to make laws in areas in which it was responsible, provided it got permission from both Houses of Parliament.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 2023

We’re writing laws that affect millions of people in perpetuity; you make laws that do the most good for the most people,” Cortright said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2023

“So we can get people in to make laws to save our children.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

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