legislation Definition
leg·is·la·tion (lej′is lā′s̸hən)
legislation Synonyms
legislation Law Definition
n
- A bill being considered by a legislature that will become law if enacted.
- The entire body of such bills under consideration or already enacted as law by a legislature.
- 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.
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