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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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The legislation increases sanctions and places 500% tariffs on products imported from countries that buy Russian oil, gas and other exports.
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Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Here's a quick breakdown: Federal policies: Anticipation of favorable legislation, such as the GENIUS Act, for cryptocurrency regulation boosts confidence.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
The White House had expressed some reservations about the legislation.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
In February, Sens. Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, and Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, introduced legislation to study the effects of mobile phone use in schools.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Here's a quick breakdown: Federal policies: Anticipation of favorable legislation, such as the GENIUS Act, for cryptocurrency regulation boosts confidence.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
The White House had expressed some reservations about the legislation.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
In February, Sens. Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, and Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, introduced legislation to study the effects of mobile phone use in schools.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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That was to pass a ban on sales of THC products to people under 21, among other regulations for the state's booming hemp industry.—
Blaise Gainey,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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The Illinois Insurance Association, a trade group for property and casualty insurers, also opposes further regulation.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The plaintiffs want a declaratory judgment that the 2020 comprehensive plan amendment approval and rezoning be voided by the court, according to the lawsuit.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The state’s General Assembly would have to pass that amendment before a vote.—
Sam McDowell
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The sale ended up helping advance India’s nuclear weapons program, exposing the need for clear rules and laws governing the sale of nuclear information, which only the federal government could devise.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Ohio's new law requires public school districts, charter schools and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) schools to ban students' use of cellphones in schools by Jan. 1, 2026.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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Many experts said the ruling could harm the country's most vulnerable children.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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If Bell grants the teams a TRO, NASCAR will appeal the ruling to the Fourth Circuit and hope for another win at the appellate court.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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