Magsabatas (en. Legislator)

/mag-sa-ba-tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act in order to create a law.
Legislators present bills in the congressional session.
Ang mga mambabatas ay nagsasabat ng mga panukalang batas sa sesyon ng kongreso.
Refers to any official who has the power to create laws.
As a legislator, he has the responsibility to promote the welfare of his constituents.
Bilang mambabatas, responsibilidad niya na isulong ang kapakanan ng kanyang nasasakupan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to legislate
Refers to the process of creating laws.
magsabatas ng batas

Related Words

legislature
The institution or body of legislators responsible for making laws.
legislatura
bill
A proposal for a law presented by a legislator.
panukalang batas

Slang Meanings

to make a law
New laws should be enacted for the environment.
Dapat na magsabatas ng mga bagong batas para sa kalikasan.
to create policies
They need to enact stricter policies in school.
Kailangan nilang magsabatas ng mas mahigpit na mga patakaran sa paaralan.