Added 9 October 2026
legislation
/ˌlɛd͡ʒɪˈsleɪʃən/ noun
In Latin: lēgislātiō Wiktionary
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The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.
pass legislation
- A law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body.
Origin
From Late Latin lēgislātiō (“the giving of the law”). Morphologically legislate + -ion.
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