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legislation

noun as in law of a government

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Security legislation passed in 2015 allows Japan to exercise the right to "collective self-defence" under certain conditions including if there was a clear danger to the country's survival.

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While working for Brown, Williamson publicly advocated for children’s health, testifying in favor of legislation that would eliminate the state’s personal-belief exemption for childhood vaccines.

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He called for the government to take control of the draft legislation, warning there was a risk it could be "talked out" and run out of time to become law.

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Nvidia opposes proposed legislation requiring chip firms to prioritize U.S. demand over exports to China and other embargoed countries.

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The new legislation means only people and companies from Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark will be allowed to buy property and land-use rights in Greenland.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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