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legislation

 

[ ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

Laws, rules, and regulations created by a government or authority to regulate a particular area or issue.

Synonyms

laws, regulations, rules

Examples of usage

  • The new legislation aims to protect the environment.
  • The government is proposing new legislation on gun control.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The process of making or enacting laws.

Synonyms

act, lawmaking, statute

Examples of usage

  • The legislation was passed after a long debate in parliament.
  • This piece of legislation will have a significant impact on the healthcare industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "legislation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legislação

🇮🇳 विधान

🇩🇪 Gesetzgebung

🇮🇩 legislasi

🇺🇦 законодавство

🇵🇱 ustawodawstwo

🇯🇵 立法

🇫🇷 législation

🇪🇸 legislación

🇹🇷 yasama

🇰🇷 입법

🇸🇦 تشريع

🇨🇿 legislativa

🇸🇰 legislatíva

🇨🇳 立法

🇸🇮 zakonodaja

🇮🇸 löggjöf

🇰🇿 заңнама

🇬🇪 კანონმდებლობა

🇦🇿 qanunvericilik

🇲🇽 legislación

Etymology

The word 'legislation' originated from the Latin word 'legislatio' which means 'enactment of laws'. The concept of legislation dates back to ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome, where laws were established to govern societies. Over time, the idea of legislation evolved to become a fundamental aspect of governance in modern societies, shaping legal systems and ensuring order and justice.

See also: legislative, legislators.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,144, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.