specifically: the exercise of the power and function of making rules (such as laws) that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of a state or other organization
the major function of Congress is legislation W. S. Sayre
: a matter of business for or under consideration by a legislative body
She proposed new legislation to protect the environment.
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They passed new state legislation this week. Two new pieces of legislation are being considered. She introduced legislation for protecting the environment. More legislation is needed on this matter. Certain animals are protected under state legislation. One of the important functions of government is legislation. See More
Recent Examples on the WebMaking people better off requires new and innovative changes to public policy, which is made through legislation. Mary Anastasia O’grady, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Biden’s Gallup approval rating jumped six points, from 38 percent to 44 percent before Labor Day, after Democrats passed their signature climate and health care legislation.Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2022 One Fair Wage, based in Massachusetts, is pushing for ballot measures and legislation similar to Initiative 82 in more than two dozen states. Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 FiveThirtyEight reported Cheney voted with Trump about 93% of the time, but the two clashed on topics including Russian sanctions, appropriations legislation and a measure to override Trump's veto of a 2020 defense bill. Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Once a production service agreement has been signed, the service company, besides guaranteeing the completion of the shoot, will be well acquainted with applicable legislation and further necessary procedures. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 Now, as the multi-billion-dollar fertility industry booms, there are people calling for more oversight, regulations and legislation. Alisyn Camerota, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 Pelosi boosted fellow Democrats from California, giving them opportunities to work on prized committees and high-profile legislation. Jennifer Haberkorn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 The poll was also conducted after a strong stretch for President Biden, which included Congress passing climate and health care legislation and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that 528,000 jobs had been created last month. Mark Murray, NBC News, 21 Aug. 2022 See More