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legislation Definition

leg·is·la·tion (lej′is lā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act or process of making a law or laws
  2. the law or laws made

Etymology: LL legislatio < L lex (gen. legis), law (see legal) + latio, a bringing, proposing < latus, pp. of ferre, to bring, bear

legislation Synonyms

legislation

n.

bill, enactment, act; see law 3.

legislation Law Definition

n

  1. A bill being considered by a legislature that will become law if enacted.
  2. The entire body of such bills under consideration or already enacted as law by a legislature.
  3. The process of enacting bills into law.

legislation Usage Examples

Converse of subject

govern: Credit unions are governed by various legislation, most notably the Credit Unions Act 1979.

Converse of object

  • enact: The Human Rights Act is one of the most significant pieces of constitutional legislation enacted in the United Kingdom.
  • propose: During these earlier stages input from external organizations can be very effective in shaping the proposed legislation.
  • introduce: My government will introduce legislation to reform support for housing costs.
  • enforce: Gas safety in rented properties The Council enforces legislation concerning gas safety in private rented property.
  • amend: This Bill will give us powers to amend legislation to reduce burdens.
  • exist: In recent years there have been many amendments made to existing legislation ( e.g.

Adjective modifier

  • relevant: Members should also be familiar with all relevant legislation.
  • secondary: Secondary legislation will be required in the United Kingdom to amend the Patents Act 1977.
  • anti-discrimination: All applicants shall be considered with regard to the University's equal opportunities policy and such anti-discrimination legislation as may be in force.
  • primary: The basis for this in primary legislation is sections 3 to 6 of the Local Government Act 1999.
  • current: Well, under current legislation you can't have it.
  • European: The impetus for these targets has mainly come from European legislation on waste, which is slowing impacting on the UK.

Modifies a noun

zuvekas: Of foreign-born unmarried state legislation zuvekas before the interview.

Noun used with modifier

  • parity: For medicaid in parity legislation trend age are about.
  • draft: But we think the general approach taken by those Bills provides a sound basis for fresh draft legislation to implement a ban.
  • anti-terrorism: The anti-terrorism legislation, passed in 2002 after September 11 was declared partially invalid.
  • anti-terror: His proposals, revealed on Monday, would bring elements of his recent anti-terror legislation into the existing trial system.
  • equality: Equality Direct can give employers free advice and information on equality legislation and good practice.
  • safety: All employers must still comply with their duties under existing health and safety legislation.