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 has previously threatened 100% secondary tariffs on goods from countries that continue buying Russian oil, namely China and India, and legislation to that effect has been gaining momentum.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
Even some congressional Republicans have clamored for the files' release or introduced legislation to try to force the Trump administration's hand.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 26 July 2025
In 1996, Congress passed legislation protecting websites and apps from liability for things posted by their users.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
Donald Trump has been dealt a significant setback in his ongoing battle over sanctuary cities, after a U.S. federal judge threw out the Administration’s lawsuit which looked to block legislation in Illinois that limits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 July 2025
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John Liu, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
Even some congressional Republicans have clamored for the files' release or introduced legislation to try to force the Trump administration's hand.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 26 July 2025
In 1996, Congress passed legislation protecting websites and apps from liability for things posted by their users.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
Donald Trump has been dealt a significant setback in his ongoing battle over sanctuary cities, after a U.S. federal judge threw out the Administration’s lawsuit which looked to block legislation in Illinois that limits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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Studies show that napping supports emotional regulation, learning and memory consolidation.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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No zoning laws to contend with; no EPA regulations.—
Leonard David,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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That goal, however, is complicated by a constitutional amendment that requires an independent commission to lead the process.—
Leah Askarinam,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Like the League of Women Voters, Protect AR Rights is also proposing a constitutional amendment aiming to protect Arkansans' right to petition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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In 1965: In a landmark moment for health care, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed amendments to the Social Securities Act of 1935 into law, creating two federal health programs: Medicare and Medicaid.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Tuscaloosa's first brewpub, opening after Alabama passed a 2009 gourmet beer law, spotlights musicians, writers and other artists in its Moon Room, serves stylized pub food with indoor-outdoor dining and offers classic pinball, video and board games inside.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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The Friday ruling also marks a sharp departure from the 5th Circuit’s previous ruling in the same case.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In an earlier appeal, lawyers for Duggar argued Brooks made unconstitutional rulings preventing Duggar from presenting a complete defense and a new trial should be ordered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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