⚖️legislation

noun
/ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example Sentences

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

Example Expressions

piece of legislation

Synonyms

law, regulation, statute, decree, ordinance

Antonyms

anarchy, lawlessness

Collocations

pass legislation, new legislation, environmental legislation, draft legislation

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