Legislation

/ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Laws considered collectively or the process of making or enacting laws.
    The government introduced new legislation to combat pollution.

Commentary

Often used to refer both to enacted laws and the legislative process; context clarifies the meaning.

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