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legislation

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


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They argue that the field has led to a focus on the irrationality of individuals rather than working for “systemic change” like legislation or regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

It returned during World War Two, and legislation standardising clock-changing across the country passed in 1966, although some states, including Hawaii and Arizona, and US territories Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, have opted out.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Hochul also said she would pursue legislation to repeal sales tax exemptions for massive data centers in the state.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

It maps on pretty cleanly because a lot of the cases that people really like involve the court enforcing federal legislation.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

But if, as he forever insisted, the Alien and Sedition Acts never enjoyed his enthusiastic support, Abigail’s unequivocal endorsement of the legislation almost surely tilted the decision toward the affirmative.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Some want legislations to force companies to explain how they intend to close gaps - with penalties for those who fail .

From BBC Apr. 4, 2023

“I made up my mind because I must not interfere with parliamentary discussion of key legislations because of my problems,” Terada said.

From Washington Times Nov. 20, 2022

Rep. Pramila Jayapal still has the confidence of the various factions of her party, as well as the White House, to negotiate some passable legislations.

From Seattle Times Jan. 26, 2022

“Our draft legislations means that these companies will be punished heavily if they don’t meet that standard,” she added.

From Reuters Oct. 25, 2021

The traditions and histories and legislations of the past were worked over into a connected series of writings, through which was woven the new priestly system, in a historical form.

From The Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible by Newton, R. Heber




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