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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But the use of AI in cinema has prompted thorny legal questions over intellectual property and the very notion of authorship, at a time when legislation is only just beginning to grapple with the subject.
From Barron's
Meanwhile, the government has confirmed it is considering legislation to remove Andrew from the royal line of succession - he is currently eighth in line for the throne.
From BBC
“This report is still under review and we will publish the report as soon as it is approved for publication,” said Wes Maxey, Cal Fire’s assistant deputy director of legislation, in an email.
From Los Angeles Times
Meanwhile, the government is considering legislation to remove Andrew from the line of royal succession, the BBC understands.
From BBC
The Liberal Democrats and SNP are among those to signal their support for such legislation.
From BBC
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