What does legislate mean?

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  1. To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).
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That is what we mean when we say the States cannot legislate about these matters in federal jurisdiction.
Other forms of delegated legislation include the power of ministers to legislate by Order in Council and for local authorities to make by-laws.
On this basis, Herron announced that the government would legislate to authorise construction of the bridge.
He is attempting to pack the courts with zealots and activists who are not impartial and who will legislate from the bench.
Otherwise, the Commonwealth could always legislate to say certain categories of State legislation are prohibited.
The Scottish executive plans to legislate to change the law, extending rights of adoption.

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