B2nounformallawpolitics
US/ˌledʒ.ɪˈsleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌledʒ.ɪˈsleɪ.ʃən/
a law, or a set of laws, that a parliament or government makes
In context
The National Assembly passed new legislation to protect consumers who shop online.
Under current legislation, drivers with any alcohol in their blood can be fined.
Environmental groups are pushing for tougher legislation on single-use plastics.
Words that go with legislation
verb + noun
- pass legislationParliament is expected to pass legislation on data privacy next year.
- introduce legislationThe government plans to introduce legislation to limit working hours.
adjective + noun
- new legislationNew legislation requires all motorbike riders to wear proper helmets.
- current legislationCurrent legislation does not cover crimes committed with AI tools.
- draft legislationLawyers have criticized the draft legislation as unclear.
noun + preposition
- piece of legislationIt was the most important piece of legislation of his presidency.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The government passed a new legislation.Correct: The government passed new legislation.