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
Comparable legislation in Texas currently awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Getting to know the legislation on the books is a good idea.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Senate Republicans, who haven’t yet passed their version of the legislation, would end these tax breaks under a similar timeline.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 June 2025
California and Texas, too, have passed legislation to curtail anonymous reporting.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 20 June 2025
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Democrat-Gazette Staff, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
Getting to know the legislation on the books is a good idea.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Senate Republicans, who haven’t yet passed their version of the legislation, would end these tax breaks under a similar timeline.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 June 2025
California and Texas, too, have passed legislation to curtail anonymous reporting.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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In short, a universal injunction is a court order that prohibits the government from enforcing a law, regulation or policy against anyone - not just the plaintiffs in a case.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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The parliamentarian also approved a revision on a proposal on a 10-year moratorium on state regulations on artificial intelligence.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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However, Councilmember Paul Dillon proposed another amendment last week that eliminated the notice period and clarified the definition of obstruction.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Senators will engage in what's being dubbed a vote-a-rama, beginning this morning where Senators have the opportunity to present amendments, which could in turn lead to hours of votes.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And American law, then as now, tends to favor legacy over hustle.—
Aron Solomon
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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James Gabbert/Getty Images The Context Texas law allows people with a license to conceal carry a gun and to possess that gun on college campuses.—
Sophie Clark
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Among the biggest developments was a ruling against language to prevent immigrants who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance in accordance with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Under Iran's constitution, the Supreme Leader must be a male Shiite cleric known for piety, political wisdom, and jurisprudential authority—typically a Mujtahid, recognized by peers as qualified to issue religious rulings.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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