legislation
Pronunciation
/ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "legislation"in English

Legislation
01

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The new environmental legislation limits carbon emissions from factories.
02

the act or process of making laws or passing a statute

Examples
The parliament passed new legislation aimed at improving environmental protection measures across the country.
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