ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Legislation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪˈsleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Legislation is a noun meaning The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.

Meaning

The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.

More Meanings

  1. A law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body.

Example Sentences

pass legislation
There is a lack of legislation about human cloning.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Sunday banning the sale at grocery checkouts of all plastic bags, regardless of thickness.
The general rule is that constitutional provisions are self-executing, except when the provisions themselves expressly require legislations to implement them […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for legislation

Depending on context, synonyms include lawmaking, legislating.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lawmaking, legislating, legislative, legislate, legislated, ordinance.

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