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legislation

[lej-is-ley-shuhn] / ˌlɛdʒ ɪsˈleɪ ʃən /


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Two U.S. senators are hoping to pass legislation they believe would bring more stability to college athletics and thwart legal challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The government says it will be briefing authorities in Northern Ireland and Scotland of the changes to closure orders in England and Wales, as they have different enforcement legislation in place for shutting shops.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Shortly after Newsom took office in 2019, he signed legislation establishing the drinking water fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Brazil’s Congress is still completing legislation governing strategic minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

One was that it was too late to introduce legislation for the 2008 session.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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