leg·is·la·tion 
/ˌl̟ɛʤəˈsleɪʃən/ noun
/ˌl̟ɛʤəˈsleɪʃən/ noun [noncount] 1 : a law or set of laws made by a government
▪ They passed new state legislation this week. ▪ Two new pieces of legislation are being considered. ▪ She introduced/proposed legislation for protecting the environment. ▪ More legislation is needed on this matter. ▪ Certain animals are protected under/by state legislation. ▪ The legislation was vetoed/repealed. ▪ anti-gun legislation 2 : the action or process of making laws
▪ One of the important functions of government is legislation.
▪ They passed new state legislation this week. ▪ Two new pieces of legislation are being considered. ▪ She introduced/proposed legislation for protecting the environment. ▪ More legislation is needed on this matter. ▪ Certain animals are protected under/by state legislation. ▪ The legislation was vetoed/repealed. ▪ anti-gun legislation
▪ One of the important functions of government is legislation.
