Magbatas (en. To legislate)
/mɐgˈbɐtɐs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To create a law or regulation.
We need to legislate new regulations for the environment.
Kailangan nating magbatas ng mga bagong regulasyon para sa kalikasan.
To pass laws in a legislature.
The lawmakers gathered to legislate a new law.
Ang mga mambabatas ay nagtipun-tipon upang magbatas ng bagong batas.
Etymology
From the word 'batas' meaning law or regulation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to legislate a law
To create or pass a law.
magbatas ng batas
to legislate for peace
To create laws that promote peace.
magbatas para sa kapayapaan
Related Words
law
Regulation or rule enforced by the state.
batas
legislation
A type of law stated in the constitution.
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Slang Meanings
Because of the many sabotages caused by others, it's common to 'play the game' to survive.
Those lawmakers need to stop, they have too many excuses!
Tama na ang mga mambabatas na 'yan, masyadong maraming palusot!
Playing the political game here and there, just like schools outside of the office.
Well, everyone wants to play the game, but in the end, we're all in this together!
Eh kasi lahat naman gusto maging magbatas, pero tiyaka lahat sama-sama sa mga sambahan!