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legislation

Pronunciation: /lɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of legislation

noun

[mass noun]

laws, considered collectively:housing legislation
the process of making or enacting laws: it will require legislation to change this situation

Origin:

mid 17th century (denoting the enactment of laws): from late Latin legis latio(n-), literally 'proposing of a law', from lex 'law' and latus 'raised' (past participle of tollere)