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become law

VERB

pass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt approve authorize carry establish ratify

STRONG

decree engage ordain pledge promise sanction undertake validate

WEAK

be established be ordained be sanctioned become ratified become valid vote in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disagree disallow invalidate refuse reject renounce repudiate

STRONG

break cancel veto

WEAK

be willing fail fall behind get live lose receive take

Example Sentences

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Ghana passed a similar bill in 2024 but it did not become law after former president Akufo-Addo failed to sign it amid legal challenges.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The EU's cybersecurity rules will become law once they are approved by member states and the European Parliament.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

It’s a big step forward, but there’s still significant uncertainty that the bill has time to become law this year.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The bill could still become law if the legislature passes it again with a two-thirds majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Others had become law librarians, journalists, and gardeners.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

become law

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