legislation

American  

[lej-is-ley-shuhn] / ˌlɛdʒ ɪsˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of making or enacting laws.

2. a law or a body of laws enacted.

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legislation British  

/ ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of making laws; enactment

2. the laws so made

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Other Word Forms

• sublegislation noun

Etymology

Origin of legislation

1645–55; < Late Latin lēgislātiōn- (stem of lēgislātiō ), equivalent to Latin phrase lēgis lātiō the bringing (i.e., proposing) of a law, equivalent to lēgis (genitive of lēx law) + lātiō a bringing; relation

Example Sentences

The threat of a ballot initiative was a factor in dealers’ decision to support the direct sales legislation, said Fabré, who represents Washington’s dealer association.

From The Wall Street Journal

The measures are aimed at reducing any disturbance to breeding birds, particularly species considered vulnerable or specially protected under Manx wildlife legislation.

From BBC

"It's about more than the legislation, it's the awareness. The public need to have the context as to why this legislation is being introduced."

From BBC

But substantial questions still surround the evidence and call into question whether legislation is an effective cure with no serious side effects.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hawaii’s House passed a bill this month amending the definition of gambling to prohibit prediction markets for events related to “catastrophe, contests, death, legislation, national security, people, politics and sports.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• act
• bill
• charter
• constitution
• measure
• regulation
• ruling
• statute