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
Kissel asked if the public was more accepting of moving forward with such legislation.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Keogh said the Coalition to End FGM/C was formed in 2021, a year after the first time legislation was proposed on the issue.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition to conservation groups, the case has drawn heavy attention from some of Florida’s most-powerful business groups — and has spurred federal legislation seeking to ensure the state has the permitting authority.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
And the legislation is very vulnerable to congressional repeal.
—Andrew Follett, National Review, 30 Mar. 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Keogh said the Coalition to End FGM/C was formed in 2021, a year after the first time legislation was proposed on the issue.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition to conservation groups, the case has drawn heavy attention from some of Florida’s most-powerful business groups — and has spurred federal legislation seeking to ensure the state has the permitting authority.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
And the legislation is very vulnerable to congressional repeal.
—Andrew Follett, National Review, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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The company has raised $4.8 million from investors, including General Catalyst, to help the construction industry meet client demands, differentiate their products, and comply with ongoing regulations.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Industrial capitalism, by contrast, ushered in a free-market ideology that emphasized employers’ rights and viewed government intervention—whether in wage regulation or in hiring and firing practices—with suspicion.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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House lawmakers Friday approved amendments to House Bill 96, which allows government entities to display only certain flags, such as the official Idaho, U.S. and state flags.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2025
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That limits debate and only gives opponents until April 2 to submit amendments.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The memo signed by Rubio also makes the case that another person, whose name is redacted, should be deportable under the same law.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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This relic of constitutional law, which the Supreme Court hasn’t taken seriously since its quiet death in the New Deal era, is more mythical than historical—holding, more or less, that Congress cannot delegate its lawmaking power to another branch of government.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a statement, CBS Media Ventures said the ruling will be immediately appealed.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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After an appeal by Mayor Isabelle Mézières, another court affirmed the previous ruling last month.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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