legislation
Translation
legislation, laws
Examples
The government has proposed new legislation.
The government has proposed new legislation.
This legislation aims to protect the environment.
This legislation aims to protect the environment.
Grammar Patterns
legislation on ((sth.)) laws concerning a particular subject They passed legislation on data protection.
to pass/introduce/propose legislation to officially approve or suggest new laws The government will introduce new legislation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: law, statute, act, bill, regulation
Etymology
From Latin 'legis' (law) + 'latio' (proposing, bringing). Literally 'the bringing of law'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'legal action'. Legislation is the process of making the laws that allow for legal actions.