Definition of legislation
1 : the action of legislating; specifically : the exercise of the power and function of making rules (such as laws) that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of a state or other organization the major function of Congress is legislation — W. S. Sayre
2 : the enactments of a legislator or a legislative body legislation to help distressed homeowners
3 : a matter of business for or under consideration by a legislative body She proposed new legislation to protect the environment.
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Examples of legislation in a Sentence
They passed new state legislation this week.
Two new pieces of legislation are being considered.
She introduced legislation for protecting the environment.
More legislation is needed on this matter.
Certain animals are protected under state legislation.
One of the important functions of government is legislation.
Recent Examples of legislation from the Web
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There’s a lot of work that goes into crafting that legislation, including hearings and negotiations and outreach to the community.
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Wilcox's legislation changed forms several times over the course of the recent legislative session; it eventually was approved by both houses and sent to the governor on May 19.
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The arrest of a student activist originally from Mexico is hurting a push for Connecticut state legislation that would give students without legal immigration status at the state’s public colleges and universities access to financial aid.
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In March, Representatives Mike Gallagher and Seth Moulton introduced legislation authorizing a study and fundraising for a new national memorial.
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The State Senate, where the legislation has several Democratic sponsors, is pondering the bill.
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The granny flat proposal is the first legislation to come forward of a large package proposed this year by Mayor Faulconer, City Councilman Scott Sherman and others.
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On Thursday, Republican Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin, chairman of the subcommittee that oversees the program, released draft legislation to overhaul it.
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The effort marks a rare area of agreement between Emanuel and Gov. Bruce Rauner, who supports the legislation.
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First Known Use of legislation
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Other Government and Politics Terms
LEGISLATION Defined for English Language Learners
legislation
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: a law or set of laws made by a government
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: the action or process of making laws
LEGISLATION Defined for Kids
legislation
playDefinition of legislation for Students
1 : the action of making laws
2 : the laws that are made Congress passed new legislation protecting the environment.
Law Dictionary
legislation
playLegal Definition of legislation
1 : the making or giving of laws; specifically : the exercise of the power and function of making rules that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of the state
2 : the enactments of a legislator or legislative body
3 : a matter of business for or under consideration by a legislative body recently proposed legislation
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