legislation
nounDivide legislation into syllables:
leg · is · la · tion
How to pronounce legislation:
Definition of legislation:
- legislation (noun):
- the laws so made
- the action of legislating
- law enacted by a legislative body.
- the exercise of the power and function of making rules (such as laws) that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of a state or other organization
Synonyms for legislation:
amendmentedictmeasurebillcivil lawregulationdecreestatuteactlawShow 6 more
Antonyms for legislation:
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