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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Recent Examples of legislation
Trump appears to have lost interest in most of the GOP agenda and has become almost singularly focused on his voting legislation to require proof of citizenship, which has almost no chance of passing.
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Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
North Carolina and California are also considering similar legislation.
—Cassie McGrath, Fortune, 19 June 2026
But overall, we were left uneasy about lawmakers proposing such monumental legislation with only a few days to consider it.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The draft legislation is currently going through parliamentary processes.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 19 June 2026
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Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
North Carolina and California are also considering similar legislation.
—Cassie McGrath, Fortune, 19 June 2026
But overall, we were left uneasy about lawmakers proposing such monumental legislation with only a few days to consider it.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The draft legislation is currently going through parliamentary processes.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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Brain imaging studies have also shown placebo responses can influence stress pathways, hormone activity, immune responses and chemicals tied to mood and pain regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Still, Trump’s order directs federal agencies to reexamine their regulations.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Since that occurred, stadium management has met with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and other Town leaders to learn the reasons for the modifications and to work towards an amendment to the stadium lease that would build upon our decades-long partnership.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The amendment was introduced by Councilmember Joe Little.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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For Claire Gregory, however, that expectation never fully aligned with reality, despite earning her law degree, passing two bar exams and working across various areas of the legal field.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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At the time, the severity of the ruling reflected the enormous scale of Lan’s fraud as well as efforts by authorities to restore investor trust.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Under the ruling, which the BLM has appealed, the agency has roughly three years to redraw the network of Mojave off-road trails.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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