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
Critics, meanwhile, say the legislation would impede on First Amendment rights.
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Tong and Dargan worked together, along with others, to pass landmark gun safety legislation after the shootings in December 2012 at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
DeSantis signed legislation barring private schools deemed to be affiliated with or influenced by a foreign terrorist organization into law on April 6.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Other states like New York are considering similar legislation, and in the absence of federal action to address issues in the ticket market, state legislation may be the next best option.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Tong and Dargan worked together, along with others, to pass landmark gun safety legislation after the shootings in December 2012 at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
DeSantis signed legislation barring private schools deemed to be affiliated with or influenced by a foreign terrorist organization into law on April 6.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Other states like New York are considering similar legislation, and in the absence of federal action to address issues in the ticket market, state legislation may be the next best option.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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The legislation also included provisions to tighten regulations on vaping, particularly among youth, amid rising concerns about e-cigarette use.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The executive committee says an amendment signed by now former chairman Allen West to return to countywide voting is not in effect.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Virginia lawmakers endorsed a constitutional amendment allowing their mid-decade redistricting last fall, then passed it again in January as part of a two-step process that requires an intervening election for an amendment to be placed on the ballot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 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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In a dissent to the appeals court's latest ruling, Judge Nancy Abudu wrote that immigration is a federal responsibility and that the federal government cannot relinquish its authority just because Florida officials built an immigration detention center.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Texas can now require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, a ruling that has reignited debate over the role of religion in public education.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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