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
He was overruled by Trump and Speaker Johnson, who passed his version of the legislation before Memorial Day.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
Going by this assessment, the Republican bill would violate the rule that determines what legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, which could force Republicans to amend significant portions of the legislation.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The heart of the legislation would extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts which are set to expire at end of the year.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Despite a heat wave, massive crowds protested the Hungarian government’s anti-LGBTQ legislation during Budapest Pride over the weekend.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 July 2025
Going by this assessment, the Republican bill would violate the rule that determines what legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, which could force Republicans to amend significant portions of the legislation.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The heart of the legislation would extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts which are set to expire at end of the year.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Despite a heat wave, massive crowds protested the Hungarian government’s anti-LGBTQ legislation during Budapest Pride over the weekend.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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English's caddie, Eric Larson, is currently stuck in the United States after being unable to obtain a new Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa for travel to the U.K., a regulation that now applies to Americans.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Although there is currently no single malt whisky regulation in India comparable to Scotland’s, many producers follow international best practices, avoiding additives and chill filtration.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The state’s General Assembly would have to pass that amendment before a vote.—
Sam McDowell
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The plaintiffs want a declaratory judgment that the 2020 comprehensive plan amendment approval and rezoning be voided by the court, according to the lawsuit.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The House passed the Senate version of the BBB on July 3; President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4th.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Nowhere is this truer than Wimbledon, which has always been a law unto itself. — Caoimhe O’Neill contributed reporting.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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However, that lifeline is likely temporary: A recent Supreme Court ruling that limited nationwide injunctions could affect the outcome of the Job Corps case and, in turn, the program’s operations.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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But the ruling halted enough of the regulations for Planned Parenthood to begin offering procedural abortions again.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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