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
The legislation establishing trade commissions with Germany and India, which passed the Senate this week, now goes to the House for consideration.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
In March, the Illinois House approved the legislation.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The company will continue to work with states in the absence of federal legislation.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers have introduced legislation to pause AI data center construction until federal safeguards are in place for workers, consumers and the environment.
—Barry R. Davis, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
In March, the Illinois House approved the legislation.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The company will continue to work with states in the absence of federal legislation.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers have introduced legislation to pause AI data center construction until federal safeguards are in place for workers, consumers and the environment.
—Barry R. Davis, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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The department is currently investigating more than two dozen facilities and says, while most providers recognize the need for regulation, some don't think the laws around restraint and seclusion should apply to them.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, site-specific restrictions may be imposed in alignment with host city public safety authorities in certain venues based on local regulations.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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During this week's town council meeting, leaders discussed the proposal and made changes to the amendments in real time, signaling the plan is still evolving and far from finalized.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Early balloting has already begun for a vote on a constitutional amendment for a new congressional map in Virginia next week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The store is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their tribal land and licensed under their cannabis ordinance, which sets rules and regulations consistent with Minnesota laws, according the tribe.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Arizona law remains unchanged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh over a ruling on immigration stops — and seeming to imply that her conservative colleague's views were shaped by an out-of-touch upbringing.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Soyfer said one of the goals of the litigation is to build a movement that leads to a higher ruling to broadly curb the surveillance state promoted by the widespread adoption of ALPR cameras.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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