legislation

Laws officially made by a government or another group with the power to make them.

• The government passed new legislation.
• This legislation protects workers.
• Parliament is considering legislation on air pollution.

How to use it: legislation on something (They introduced legislation on road safety.)

Similar words: law, laws

Common phrases: new legislation, pass legislation, proposed legislation

The process of preparing and officially making laws.

• Legislation is one of parliament’s main duties.
• The constitution gives this body the power of legislation.
• Public debate can influence the process of legislation.

Similar words: lawmaking

Common phrases: process of legislation, power of legislation