as in regulation
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
Congress has proposed new legislation banning the commercial distribution of plastic straws.
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Recent Examples of legislation
The legislation increases sanctions and places 500% tariffs on products imported from countries that buy Russian oil, gas and other exports.
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Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Here's a quick breakdown: Federal policies: Anticipation of favorable legislation, such as the GENIUS Act, for cryptocurrency regulation boosts confidence.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
The White House had expressed some reservations about the legislation.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
In February, Sens. Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, and Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, introduced legislation to study the effects of mobile phone use in schools.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Here's a quick breakdown: Federal policies: Anticipation of favorable legislation, such as the GENIUS Act, for cryptocurrency regulation boosts confidence.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
The White House had expressed some reservations about the legislation.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
In February, Sens. Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, and Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, introduced legislation to study the effects of mobile phone use in schools.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislation
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That was to pass a ban on sales of THC products to people under 21, among other regulations for the state's booming hemp industry.—
Blaise Gainey,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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The Illinois Insurance Association, a trade group for property and casualty insurers, also opposes further regulation.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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That goal, however, is complicated by a constitutional amendment that requires an independent commission to lead the process.—
Leah Askarinam,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Like the League of Women Voters, Protect AR Rights is also proposing a constitutional amendment aiming to protect Arkansans' right to petition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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The Tennessee Court of Appeals struck a blow against the city on June 5 by ruling 2-1 that a state law that caps metropolitan councils at 20 members is constitutional.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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Ohio's new law requires public school districts, charter schools and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) schools to ban students' use of cellphones in schools by Jan. 1, 2026.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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Many experts said the ruling could harm the country's most vulnerable children.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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If Bell grants the teams a TRO, NASCAR will appeal the ruling to the Fourth Circuit and hope for another win at the appellate court.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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