as in regulation
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
Congress has proposed new legislation banning the commercial distribution of plastic straws.
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Although Kiley slammed Newsom, the most immediate impact of his legislation would be to nix the controversial Republican effort to rejigger Texas congressional map with the goal of changing the current 25-13 GOP edge to a 30-8 margin.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Magaziner told Semafor last week that the House’s final stock ban legislation is unlikely to sweep in the White House, as the Senate’s effort has.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
County Councilman Izzy Patoka has proposed legislation that would amend the county charter to create an inspector general appointment board.
—Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
For example, new legislation could embrace longstanding executive requirements for regulatory impact analysis, including benefit-cost analysis, to ensure that agencies consider tradeoffs transparently and systematically.
—Susan E. Dudley, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Magaziner told Semafor last week that the House’s final stock ban legislation is unlikely to sweep in the White House, as the Senate’s effort has.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2025
County Councilman Izzy Patoka has proposed legislation that would amend the county charter to create an inspector general appointment board.
—Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
For example, new legislation could embrace longstanding executive requirements for regulatory impact analysis, including benefit-cost analysis, to ensure that agencies consider tradeoffs transparently and systematically.
—Susan E. Dudley, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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In November 2008, when Steven was still in elementary school, KU beat MU on a touchdown pass with 27 seconds left in regulation.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Three years on, the bill is still working its way through the legal process, after multiple amendments, and the most recent refile last month, following fierce opposition from conservative organizations and church groups.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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For instance, according to City Bureau, the 2020 Illinois fair tax amendment was supported by 71% of Chicago residents, who believe the rich should pay their fair share.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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But because of a different state law, that change would not take effect until after the midterms.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Although the Bay Area sales tax hike and the statewide transit bond would have to go on the ballot for voter approval next year, SB 79 could become law this week if nothing is done to stop it.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Following the court ruling, the hotel again sought a wrecking permit in April 2025 but could not proceed with demolition until filing the overlay permit.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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In his ruling on Thursday, Lamberth batted away the government's procedural arguments and its broader claims about executive powers in this instance.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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