legislation — laws, considered collectively; the process of making or enacting laws
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: laws, considered collectively; the process of making or enacting laws
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 법률, 입법; 법을 만드는 과정
Korean pronunciation: 레-지스-레이-션 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- The chocolate tax legislation was so unpopular that protesters gathered outside parliament with candy bars.
- New legislation requires all students to submit homework in Comic Sans font.
- The government is working on legislation to improve healthcare accessibility.
legislation
NOUN//ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən//
laws, considered collectively; the process of making or enacting laws
Lawmakers vote on new legislation in the assembly hall
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Every nation joins in legislation's creation!
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Origin
From Latin 'legislatio', derived from 'legis' (law) and 'latio' (a carrying or proposing). The term combines the Latin root for law with the concept of proposing or carrying forward.
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“The chocolate tax legislation was so unpopular that protesters gathered outside parliament with candy bars.”
“New legislation requires all students to submit homework in Comic Sans font.”
“The government is working on legislation to improve healthcare accessibility.”
“Environmental legislation has become increasingly important in recent years.”
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