The legislation
Example: The legislation passed in 1965 changed many social policies.
Definition
"The legislation" refers to laws or a set of laws enacted by a governing body or authority. It typically involves formal rules passed to regulate, control, or direct social, economic, or political issues within a society or jurisdiction.
Etymology
The term "the legislation" comes from the Latin word 'legislatio,' which means 'the act of making laws.' It combines 'lex,' meaning 'law,' and 'latio,' meaning 'bringing or carrying.' Did you know? The concept of legislation dates back to ancient civilizations where rulers established formal codes to govern their people.
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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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