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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

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

From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 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

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