legislation

/ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. A law or set of laws passed by a government.
    • New legislation on data privacy will take effect next year.
    • The senator introduced legislation to improve public school funding.
    • Environmental legislation has helped reduce air pollution in many cities.
  2. The process of making laws.
    • The country's legislation process involves both houses of parliament.
    • The legislation of new safety standards took several months.
    • Effective legislation requires input from experts and the public.
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