legislation
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Legislation in Scotland dating back to 2002 was replaced with a fresh act in 2023, which permitted some hunting with dogs in limited circumstances, for example the prevention of disease spreading.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Legislation to increase taxes requires a two-thirds approval vote instead of a simple majority.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Legislation was enacted, including the first serious urban-housing codes, such as New York’s Tenement House Act of 1901.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Legislation liberalizing the sector is expected to sail through parliament, where Rodriguez's socialists have a majority.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Here too, it is well to refer to the recent formation of the Society of Comparative Legislation.
From Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country by Escott, T. H. S. (Thomas Hay Sweet)
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19th Amendment (1920)
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