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
- 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
- legislations
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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