as in regulation
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
Congress has proposed new legislation banning the commercial distribution of plastic straws.
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Recent Examples of legislation
Kissel asked if the public was more accepting of moving forward with such legislation.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Keogh said the Coalition to End FGM/C was formed in 2021, a year after the first time legislation was proposed on the issue.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition to conservation groups, the case has drawn heavy attention from some of Florida’s most-powerful business groups — and has spurred federal legislation seeking to ensure the state has the permitting authority.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
And the legislation is very vulnerable to congressional repeal.
—Andrew Follett, National Review, 30 Mar. 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Keogh said the Coalition to End FGM/C was formed in 2021, a year after the first time legislation was proposed on the issue.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition to conservation groups, the case has drawn heavy attention from some of Florida’s most-powerful business groups — and has spurred federal legislation seeking to ensure the state has the permitting authority.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
And the legislation is very vulnerable to congressional repeal.
—Andrew Follett, National Review, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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The company has raised $4.8 million from investors, including General Catalyst, to help the construction industry meet client demands, differentiate their products, and comply with ongoing regulations.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Having shared the lead after 72 holes of regulation, Rose has led or co-led following 11 Masters rounds in his career.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Critics of the law and the new constitutional amendment say Orban is using the LGBTQ+ community as a tool to shut down the right of Hungarian citizens to freely assemble in peaceful protests, particularly at a time when the opposition to Orban's rule is beginning to gain momentum.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of the most glaring issues with the 2025 amendments is the focus on limiting state financial liability rather than addressing how abuse occurred within state institutions in the first place.—
Diana Philip,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2025
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The memo signed by Rubio also makes the case that another person, whose name is redacted, should be deportable under the same law.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Landry, who signed the legislation into law in March 2024, appointed five new people to the seven-member board.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a statement, CBS Media Ventures said the ruling will be immediately appealed.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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After an appeal by Mayor Isabelle Mézières, another court affirmed the previous ruling last month.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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