legislate for (something)
legislate for (something)
To allow something to happen or take effect through legislation. The president has been a staunch supporter of healthcare reforms since taking office. Congress has successfully legislated for raising the age at which one is allowed to purchase alcohol.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
legislate for something
to pass a law that tries to make something happen. The candidate pledged to legislate for tax relief. We support your efforts to legislate for lower taxes.
See also: legislate
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- legislate for
- put some teeth into
- put teeth in(to) (something)
- give teeth to
- give teeth to (something)
- indication
- with advance notice
- lightning never strikes twice in the same place
- advance notice
- on advance notice