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
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “new legislation”.