legislation // noun [U]

1

a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament:

an important piece of legislation on working hours

The conference will discuss the impact of new legislation on the IT industry.

❖ to draft/draw up legislation

◆ to amend/approve/introduce/pass legislation

◆ to comply with legislation

2

the process of making and passing laws:

Legislation will be difficult and will take time

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