legislated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Created through a formal process of making laws or rules.
Example
The legislated changes to the law will take effect next year.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new park they just opened downtown?
Yeah, I heard it was legislated to promote green spaces.
It's great that they are making such changes for the community.
Absolutely! It's nice to see legislated improvements like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
enacted
established
ordained
Antonyms
unregulated
informal
spontaneous
verb
Definition
To create or enact laws or rules through a formal process.
Example
The government legislated new regulations to protect the environment.
Tense Forms
Past: legislated
Past Participle: legislated
Conversation
Did you hear that they legislated a new law about recycling?
Yeah, I read about that! It's about time they did something.
I know! It should really help the environment if people follow it.
Root Explanation
Legislated → It is formed from "legis" (from Latin *legis*, meaning law) and "-late" (from Latin *latus*, meaning brought or carried). The word "legislated" means to have brought forth or enacted a law.
Memory Tip
Think of 'law' ('legis') being 'brought forth' ('-late') — that's why legislated means to have enacted a law.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.