legislation
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Under current legislation, a practising Sikh may wear a small blade, known as a kirpan, close to the body but drawing it in an act of aggression is illegal.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Goldman didn’t, arguing the U.S. already had legislation to condition arms sales on respect for human rights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
For the industry, such legislation should not be necessary.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The legislation would allow people in these fields to keep their home address secret, a provision resulting from harassment and death threats many have received for offering perfectly legal services to immigrants.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Lawrence’s trolling for government funds took place against the backdrop of a fierce battle in Washington over legislation to bring atomic energy under civilian control.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing legislation
Election Lingo
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13th Amendment (1865)
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19th Amendment (1920)
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