laap6 lai6立例
Jyutpinglaap6 lai6
Yalelaahp laih
Definition
To legislate; to make, enact, or pass laws.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of creating a new law or regulation rather than the general concept of law. It is commonly used in news reports or discussions about government policy changes. While formal in nature, it is frequently used in everyday speech when people complain about or discuss new rules being imposed on society.
Examples
Is the government planning to legislate to regulate these behaviors?
They finally enacted a law to ban littering in public places.
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