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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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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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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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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Outgoing President Joe Biden signed a law last April that gave ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok to an owner from the United States or one of its allies or face a ban.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The popular social video app went dark in the U.S. on Saturday night, just before the divestiture bill was set to became law at midnight on Jan. 19.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Jan. 2025
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Guillaume said foreigners can be declared dead through physical confirmation, like DNA testing on their remains, or through a court ruling, if there is significant evidence of their death.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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As for when a final ruling could come, the LASC judge cited a busy schedule and offered no specifics.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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