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: a law or set of laws made by a government
They passed new state legislation this week.
Two new pieces of legislation are being considered.
She introduced/proposed legislation for protecting the environment.
More legislation is needed on this matter.
Certain animals are protected under/by state legislation.
The legislation was vetoed/repealed.
anti-gun legislation
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: the action or process of making laws
One of the important functions of government is legislation.
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/legislation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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