pass a statute

Frequency: 8.820.5 per million words

To approve a proposal or law by voting.

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Examples (10)

  • The parliament is expected to pass a new environmental statute next session.
  • It took several months for the legislative body to finally pass the controversial statute.
  • Should the committee decide to pass this statute, its effects will be far-reaching.
  • The goal of the current administration is to pass a statute that supports small businesses.
  • Historically, it was very difficult to pass any statute without broad bipartisan support.
  • The proposed statute failed to pass the final vote, much to the disappointment of its proponents.
  • Before they can pass a statute, extensive public consultation is usually required.
  • They are determined to pass the statute protecting endangered species, despite opposition.
  • Once the new financial statute is passed, banks will face stricter regulations.
  • The legal team worked diligently to draft the statute they hoped to pass through congress.