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
Accra, Ghana Reuters — Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate cases challenging the legality of one of Africa’s most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBT legislation, paving the way for the president to sign it into law.
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Reuters, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Charles-Newton, who lost to Curley in the race for the speaker position, ultimately withdrew that legislation.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
However, new legislation is not expected until mid-2025.
—Virginie Berger, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are also using the drone saga to press for legislation providing law enforcers with more authority to track and police unmanned aircraft systems, known as UAS.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Reuters, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Charles-Newton, who lost to Curley in the race for the speaker position, ultimately withdrew that legislation.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
However, new legislation is not expected until mid-2025.
—Virginie Berger, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are also using the drone saga to press for legislation providing law enforcers with more authority to track and police unmanned aircraft systems, known as UAS.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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In some other states, financial assurances, such as bonds, are often required but released only after decommissioning is complete per the standards specified in the applicable regulations.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Social media users in Vietnam on platforms including Facebook and TikTok will need to verify their identities as part of strict new internet regulations that critics say further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country.AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
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The amendment was approved by the House in 1971 and the Senate in 1972.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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In short, unless and until a different amendment is passed, these states cannot ban hunting.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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Indiana's new deep-fake election law doesn't cover that.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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The firm is accusing these parties of violating various Texas state laws by allegedly offering a former client of Buzbee's money in exchange for suing his company.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The criminal case against former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo will move ahead after a judge’s ruling Thursday.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Representatives for Willis and Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia did not immediately respond Thursday to text messages seeking comment on the ruling.Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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