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.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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  • 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