Ingles

legislation

gb/lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/ us/lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
B2 Ingles
~ 1400
Mga kahulugan
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Pangngalan B2 action
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The process of making laws

The work of making and passing laws by a government.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] passes [legislation]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'legislation' (the process or body of laws) with 'law' (a single rule).
Mga kasingkahulugan
lawmaking (Less formal term for the process of creating laws.) | statute-making (More technical, used in legal contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
deregulation (Refers to the removal of laws or rules, which is the opposite of creating them.)
Mga kolokasyon
pass legislation |propose legislation |draft legislation |enact legislation |introduce legislation
Mga tema
government |law |politics
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Pangngalan B2 entity
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A group of enacted laws

A group of laws made by a government.

Padron ng paggamit: [specific area] legislation
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use 'legislations' as a plural, but it is usually uncountable in this sense.
Mga kasingkahulugan
statutes (Formal term for written laws passed by a legislative body.) | laws (More general term for legal rules.)
Mga kasalungat
anarchy (A state without laws or government, opposite of having legislation.)
Mga kolokasyon
environmental legislation |tax legislation |healthcare legislation |labor legislation
Mga tema
government |law |politics
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
legislation
IPA
GB/lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
US/lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
le - gis - la - tion (4 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: legislation
  • Plural: legislation, legislations
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
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draft legislation

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/dɹˈæft lˌɛd͡ʒɪslˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Write a proposed law

To write the first version of a new law.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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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