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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The compounds remain legal to produce, but are subject to increasing regulation and restrictions on use.—
Ethan Baron,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Artificial sweeteners, commonly found in diet sodas, have been suggested to influence: Metabolic health Inflammation Vascular function All of the above play a role in heart rhythm regulation.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including amendments to revolving credit facilities and related party loans.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a constitutional amendment, Okuniewicz’s bill will need approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate, as well as approval by voters.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, living in the country as an undocumented immigrant is not a crime under federal law.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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The town has been unable to import a replacement due to New Jersey laws meant to stop the spread of rabies, according to Milltown Mel’s Facebook page.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
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In a statement following the university's ruling to suspend the student protesters, NYU's Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP) argued that the group was participating in anti-war protests and acted nonviolently.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Court ruling Hours after the results release, a Scottish court overturned Britain’s approvals for two substantial North Sea oil and gas fields.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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