legislation
Americannoun
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the act of making or enacting laws.
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a law or a body of laws enacted.
noun
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the act or process of making laws; enactment
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the laws so made
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
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Enter legislation from Indiana Rep. Erin Houchin and Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood, the Affordable Homes Act, which would restore sole authority to HUD to oversee construction, safety and efficiency rules.
She said the settlements offer some accountability but legislation is needed to truly protect children.
The same legislation said that any decision to separate from Denmark would rest with the people of Greenland.
It could pass legislation explicitly prohibiting the use of military force against Canada, Greenland, Panama, Colombia, Cuba or any other country without explicit congressional authorization.
From Salon
The Welsh government said the case had not been made for new legislation.
From BBC
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