leg·is·late 
/ˈlɛʤəˌsleɪt/ verb
leg·is·lates; leg·is·lat·ed; leg·is·lat·ing /ˈlɛʤəˌsleɪt/ verb 1 : to make laws [no obj] ▪ The state legislated against hunting certain animals. [=the state created laws making it illegal to hunt certain animals] [+ obj] ▪ legislate a new law 2 [+ obj] : to control, create, or cause (something) by making laws
▪ They are attempting to legislate morality. ▪ the need to better legislate foreign trade ▪ trying to legislate changes in the current law
▪ They are attempting to legislate morality. ▪ the need to better legislate foreign trade ▪ trying to legislate changes in the current law
