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varare

to launch

verb vah-RAH-reh Less Common
People & Society Government

Also means

to pass (a law)

Usage Note

Varare originally meant 'to launch a ship' (varare una nave) but in modern usage it most commonly means 'to pass or enact' a law, plan, or budget (varare una legge). It takes avere as its auxiliary. The nautical origin is still felt in formal registers.

Examples

"Il parlamento ha varato la nuova legge."

Natural Translation

Parliament has passed the new law.

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