Thesaurus results for LEGISLATION

legislation

noun

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 Total state dollars cannot exceed 50% of total project costs, according to the legislation. —

Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Many states, including California, are looking at options to pursue their own legal action and legislation to fix a ticket market fans have come to see as deeply broken. —

Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Recent changes in state legislation restricts a county’s or municipality’s ability to deny solar or wind proposals if the development meets state standards. —

Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 In 2024 the Colombian Senate approved legislation granting San Basilio de Palenque recognition as a special municipality, a measure intended to provide the community with greater administrative autonomy after centuries of governance under the nearby municipality of Mahates. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences 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
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