legislation

noun  B2
Plain meaning

laws or the process of making laws

Exam-register meaning

In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss laws or the process of making laws in a more precise way.

In context
naturalThe article discussed legislation during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that new legislation can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
new legislationenvironmental legislationpass legislation
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Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “new legislation”.
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