What is the Spanish word for "legislate"?

Learn how to say "legislate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

legislate

Spanish

legislar

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Examples of how to use "legislate" in Spanish

English
Only Congress can legislate on this matter.
Spanish
Solo el Congreso puede legislar sobre este asunto.
English
They legislate new rules every year.
Spanish
Ellos legislan nuevas reglas cada año.
English
The government legislated a new law last year.
Spanish
El gobierno promulgó una nueva ley el año pasado.
English
Lawmakers are legislating on the issue.
Spanish
Los legisladores están legislando sobre el tema.
English
Parliament has legislated several safety standards.
Spanish
El Parlamento ha legislado varios estándares de seguridad.

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