# legislate vs legislature

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### legislate
*verb · IPA /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ · frequency rank #28,610*
To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

### legislature
*noun · IPA /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ · frequency rank #5,515*
A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.

## Source
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