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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
These potential legislations could be among several items decided by tight votes.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislations
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Hungary's economic crisis won't be solved alone by these funds, Darvas said, but by complying with EU regulations, the new government will signal that the country is a stable place for investments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, a careful review of the statutes and connected regulations reveals that probably very few if any California common-interest developments will be affected by this law.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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During this week's town council meeting, leaders discussed the proposal and made changes to the amendments in real time, signaling the plan is still evolving and far from finalized.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a conference call with reporters Wednesday, Democrats pointed to 2010 constitutional amendments — known as the Fair Districts amendments — banning partisan gerrymandering.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Five of the rulings came after the advisory opinion was published.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The regional rulings point to a prolonged legal battle.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the rollout of India’s new four labor codes, intended to replace a patchwork of older laws, formally began on April 1, though implementation depends on individual states finalizing their own rules.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Tybee Island has an open container ordinance, so drinks can be taken out onto the beach in to-go cups, but public intoxication laws will also be enforced.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Legislations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislations. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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