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.
