The legislation
Example: The legislation passed in 1965 changed many laws.
Definition
"The legislation" refers to a body of laws that have been officially enacted or passed by a governing authority, typically a parliament or congress, to regulate, authorize, or prohibit specific actions within a society or country.
Etymology
The term "legislation" originates from the Latin word 'legislatio,' which means 'the act of making laws.' It comes from 'lex,' meaning law, and 'latio,' meaning the act of carrying or bringing. Did you know? The word reflects the process of formally carrying laws into effect.
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"The legislation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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