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
The Supreme Court ruled in 1996 that the line-item veto, for presidents to cancel parts of legislation rather than entire laws, was unconstitutional.
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The effects could be even more devastating in countries where the legislation makes up a much higher percentage of HIV funds.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 28 Jan. 2025
In an annual ritual, Sen. Larry Liston, a Colorado Springs Republican, has regularly introduced legislation that would add nuclear energy to the state’s definition of clean energy sources.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Alonzo Martinez covers employment legislation and litigation, focusing on background checks, criminal history reform, pay equity and transparency, AI
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—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The effects could be even more devastating in countries where the legislation makes up a much higher percentage of HIV funds.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 28 Jan. 2025
In an annual ritual, Sen. Larry Liston, a Colorado Springs Republican, has regularly introduced legislation that would add nuclear energy to the state’s definition of clean energy sources.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Alonzo Martinez covers employment legislation and litigation, focusing on background checks, criminal history reform, pay equity and transparency, AI
...
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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This executive order goes even further and directs the executive branch to potentially violate a regulation by which it is currently bound.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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But over the last decade, the category has developed into a respectable safe haven for high-quality wines that exist in defiance of regional standards or regulations.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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Florida's constitution currently requires voter approval for gambling expansion through these amendments.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including an amendment to the senior unsecured revolving credit facility to increase its capacity and extend its maturity date.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
23 Jan. 2025
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Social video app TikTok has gone dark in the United States hours before a law requiring it to divest of its Chinese ownership went into effect today (1/19).—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
19 Jan. 2025
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To thwart gun-violence the chain had passed a tough anti-gun law with mandatory prison sentence.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Willis has asked the Georgia Supreme Court to reverse the ruling removing her and her office from the case.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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After the ruling, Miami Beach officials kept in place their requirement to offer shelter before making arrests for camping but said the decision would aid in their enforcement.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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