C1noun formal 3K

Legislation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Legislation

a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament

In simple words: A set of laws or rules made by a government.

Legislation in a sentence

• The government introduced new legislation to combat climate change.
• Legislation requires companies to provide equal pay for equal work.
• The passage of legislation often involves lengthy debates in parliament.
• Healthcare legislation has been a major focus for this administration.
• New legislation on data privacy affects how businesses manage customer information.

How to use Legislation

Commonly used in legal contexts and formal discussions. Avoid using in casual conversations. Often associated with political processes.

Grammar pattern

legislation + object

Memory hint

Think of 'legislation' as 'legal stations' where laws are created.

Related words

Collocations with Legislation

• federal
• national
• parliamentary
• piece
• need
• require
• call for
• come into effect
• come into force
• allow something
• under legislation
• legislation  against
• legislation  on
• federal
• national
• parliamentary
• piece
• need
• require
• call for
• come into effect
• come into force
• allow something
• under legislation
• legislation  against
• legislation  on

Synonyms for Legislation

• law
• statute
• regulation
• ordinance
• bill

Opposites of Legislation

• anarchy
• chaos
• lawlessness

Common mistakes with Legislation

• Confused with 'legislature' which refers to the body that makes laws.
• Using 'legislation' as a countable noun (it is uncountable).
• Confusing 'legislation' with general rules or policies.

Frequently asked questions about Legislation

What does Legislation mean?

A set of laws or rules made by a government.

What is the definition of Legislation?

a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament

How do you use Legislation in a sentence?

The government introduced new legislation to combat climate change.

Can you give another example of Legislation?

Legislation requires companies to provide equal pay for equal work.

What are synonyms for Legislation?

Common alternatives include law, statute, regulation, ordinance, bill.

What is the opposite of Legislation?

Opposite meanings include anarchy, chaos, lawlessness.

What words go with Legislation?

It commonly pairs with federal, national, parliamentary, piece, need, require, call for, come into effect, come into force, allow something, under legislation, legislation  against, legislation  on, federal, national, parliamentary, piece, need, require, call for, come into effect, come into force, allow something, under legislation, legislation  against, legislation  on.

What are common mistakes when using Legislation?

Confused with 'legislature' which refers to the body that makes laws. Using 'legislation' as a countable noun (it is uncountable). Confusing 'legislation' with general rules or policies.

How do you pronounce Legislation?

US: /["/ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Legislation formal or informal?

"Legislation" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Legislation?

Commonly used in legal contexts and formal discussions. Avoid using in casual conversations. Often associated with political processes.

What CEFR level is Legislation?

"Legislation" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.