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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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English's caddie, Eric Larson, is currently stuck in the United States after being unable to obtain a new Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa for travel to the U.K., a regulation that now applies to Americans.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Although there is currently no single malt whisky regulation in India comparable to Scotland’s, many producers follow international best practices, avoiding additives and chill filtration.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The state’s General Assembly would have to pass that amendment before a vote.—
Sam McDowell
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The plaintiffs want a declaratory judgment that the 2020 comprehensive plan amendment approval and rezoning be voided by the court, according to the lawsuit.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The House passed the Senate version of the BBB on July 3; President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4th.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Nowhere is this truer than Wimbledon, which has always been a law unto itself. — Caoimhe O’Neill contributed reporting.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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However, that lifeline is likely temporary: A recent Supreme Court ruling that limited nationwide injunctions could affect the outcome of the Job Corps case and, in turn, the program’s operations.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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But the ruling halted enough of the regulations for Planned Parenthood to begin offering procedural abortions again.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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“Legislation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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