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 organization
2 : the enactments of a legislator or a legislative body
3 : a matter of business for or under consideration by a legislative body