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leg⋅is⋅la⋅tion

  [lej-is-ley-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of making or enacting laws.
2. a law or a body of laws enacted.
Origin:
1645–55; < LL lēgislātiōn- (s. of lēgislātiō), equiv. to L phrase lēgis lātiō the bringing (i.e., proposing) of a law, equiv. to lēgis (gen. of lēx law) + lātiō a bringing; see relation
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leg·is·la·tion   (lěj'ĭ-slā'shən)   
n.  

  1. The act or process of legislating; lawmaking.

  2. A proposed or enacted law or group of laws.

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Main Entry: leg·is·la·tion
Pronunciation: "le-j&s-'lA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the making or giving of laws; specifically : the exercise of the power and function of making rules that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of the state
2 : the enactments of a legislator or legislative body
3 : a matter of business for or under consideration by a legislative body legislation>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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