legislating

legislating
legislating legislating n. the act of making or enacting laws; legislation[1].

Syn: legislation, lawmaking. [WordNet 1.5]


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  • legislative — I. adjective Date: 1640 1. a. having the power or performing the function of legislating b. belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as making laws, levying and collecting taxes, and making financial appropriations… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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