Main Entry:

leg·is·la·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌle-jəs-ˈlā-shən\

Function:

noun

Date:

1644

1: the action of legislating ; specifically : the exercise of the power and function of making rules (as laws) that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of a state or other organization2: the enactments of a legislator or a legislative body3: a matter of business for or under consideration by a legislative body