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Legislation - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Authorization, Bill, Bylaw, Canon, Constitution, Decree, Dictation, Edict, Form, Formula, Institution, Jus, Law, Lawmaking, Legalization, Legislature, Lex, Measure, Ordinance |
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Legislation refers
1. to the process of enacting statutory laws laws, or
2. to the set of statutory laws in a state. Legislation is passed by a legislature and, in some states, must also be confirmed by the executive. When a bill becomes a law the law is said to be 'promulgated' or 'enacted'.
For information on legislation in particular jurisdictions, see the following articles:
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Example Usage of Legislation |
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superkev07: If we don't act now, all is lost. Which is why you should support Legislation that goes into effect several years from now. #hidethedecline |
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SeniorsResource: Kirk Tanter's Blog: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Introduces ...: “This Legislation recognizes that families .. http://bit.ly/5V1Q1H |
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transparentinfo: I'm sorry to use the F word people but - Legislation can screw you over and leave you with no tomorrow. |
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