as in regulations
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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When asked whether the move was premature, Jeff Fleming, a spokesman for the mayor's office, cited state regulations.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Los Milics aimed to remedy both problems — though county zoning regulations also played a role.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The exhibition gives viewers a chance to see not only the original Constitution when it was ratified but also the amendments that have revised it over time, notably by guaranteeing Black men and then all women the right to vote.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Negotiations have stalled as both parties propose vastly different contract amendments, according to union updates.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Other legal rulings could also have major implications on the fight over low-income Kansans’ personal data.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Michael and Robert were convicted in 2001 and 2002, respectively, but the rulings were eventually overturned due to a lack of DNA evidence and controversial questioning by police, which led some of the young men to recant their statements.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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More than 20 states have restricted the practice through laws – including some that were backed by Republican governors.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Under a pending agreement with ICE, the Guard's role enforcing immigration laws could expand to providing additional military personnel to be trained by ICE and deputized into assisting with policing immigration.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Legislations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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