Thesaurus results for LEGISLATIONS

legislations

noun

plural of legislation

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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Recent Examples of legislations Maine has passed a new AI law regulating artificial intelligence as a mental health advisor, similar to other state legislations. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Along with studio lots, the ecosystem, policies, and legislations will need to be built. — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026 These potential legislations could be among several items decided by tight votes. — Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026 Through several administrations, the filibuster has been weaponized on both sides, preventing the governing party from passing key legislations—including blocking civil rights legislation. — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025

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Hnin Aye read every news article about new passport restrictions and regulations, which seemed to change every month.

— Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Even though the practice is strictly regulated in Indonesia, Stewart learned that some fishers will break federal regulations (such as laws protecting threatened species like whale sharks) when faced with the lack of alternative income options.

— Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulations

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Though the military retained control over certain ministries and the power to veto constitutional amendments, the world celebrated what seemed like a major breakthrough.

— Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges said the amendments were made without faculty engagement.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of amendments

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The state AGs and the WGA filed suit in July after federal regulators had approved the deal, and gained surprising traction in a series of early court rulings, giving opponents of the merger hope it would be curtailed or even fully blocked.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
The court rulings came just weeks before most states begin sending out ballots by mail.

— Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rulings

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Tax laws or regulations are subject to change at any time and can have a substantial impact on an actual client situation.

— Rob Edwards, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The same statute says the state board is responsible for ensuring local school boards comply with state laws and regulations.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

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