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legislation

gb/lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/ us/lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
B2 Englisch
~ 1400
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The process of making laws

The work of making and passing laws by a government.

Verwendungsmuster: [someone] passes [legislation]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'legislation' (the process or body of laws) with 'law' (a single rule).
Synonyme
lawmaking (Less formal term for the process of creating laws.) | statute-making (More technical, used in legal contexts.)
Antonyme
deregulation (Refers to the removal of laws or rules, which is the opposite of creating them.)
Wortverbindungen
pass legislation |propose legislation |draft legislation |enact legislation |introduce legislation
Themen
government |law |politics
Beispiele
  • The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
  • Several members of parliament are working on legislation to improve road safety.
  • The proposed legislation aims to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Legislation on data privacy has become a major political issue.
  • The committee will review the draft legislation next week.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The government made new legislation about schools.
  • They passed legislation to help poor families.
  • The city council voted on new legislation.
  • Legislation can change how people live.
  • New legislation will keep the park clean.
Nomen B2 entity
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A group of enacted laws

A group of laws made by a government.

Verwendungsmuster: [specific area] legislation
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may use 'legislations' as a plural, but it is usually uncountable in this sense.
Synonyme
statutes (Formal term for written laws passed by a legislative body.) | laws (More general term for legal rules.)
Antonyme
anarchy (A state without laws or government, opposite of having legislation.)
Wortverbindungen
environmental legislation |tax legislation |healthcare legislation |labor legislation
Themen
government |law |politics
Beispiele
  • Environmental legislation in this country is very strict.
  • The new tax legislation will affect small businesses.
  • Healthcare legislation has been a topic of debate for years.
  • Labor legislation protects workers' rights.
  • The company must comply with all relevant legislation.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • There is new tax legislation in my country.
  • Environmental legislation helps keep the air clean.
  • The town has special legislation about noise at night.
  • Workers are protected by labor legislation.
  • The company must follow the new legislation.
Grammatik
Grundform
legislation
IPA
GB/lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
US/lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
Silben & Betonung
le - gis - la - tion (4 Silben)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: legislation
  • Plural: legislation, legislations
Wortfamilie
Forms
legislations noun
Core family
legislate verb C1 legislative adjective B2 legislator noun B2
Related words
legislature noun C1 legal adjective A2 legally adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
illegal adjective A2 illegally adverb B1
Advanced or less common
legality noun
Ausdrücke

draft legislation

1
/dɹˈæft lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Write a proposed law

To write the first version of a new law.

Beispiele
  • A team of lawyers worked to draft legislation on cybersecurity.
  • The ministry is drafting legislation to regulate social media companies.

enact legislation

1
/ɪnˈækt lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

Make a proposed law official

To make a new law official by following legal steps.

Beispiele
  • The government enacted legislation to reform the healthcare system.
  • Legislation was enacted to protect endangered species.

pass legislation

1
/pˈæs lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Approve and make a law official

To officially approve a law through voting in government.

Beispiele
  • Parliament voted to pass legislation protecting whistleblowers.
  • It took months to pass the controversial legislation.

piece of legislation

1
/pˈis əv lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

A single enacted law

One specific law made by a government.

Beispiele
  • This piece of legislation will change how teachers are trained.
  • Every piece of legislation must be approved by both houses.

propose legislation

1
/pɹəpˈoʊz lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Suggest a new law

To suggest a new law for the government to consider.

Beispiele
  • The senator plans to propose legislation to support renewable energy.
  • Activists are working to propose legislation that will improve animal welfare.

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