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Legislation

usgb/ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/Volume
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Government Action

Use 'legislation' to talk about actions the government takes to create new laws or change existing ones.

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The government's legislation on tax reforms will take effect next year.
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Lawmaking Process

'Legislation' refers to the whole process, not just the final law, involving debates, proposals, and voting.

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She is studying the legislation process to understand how a bill becomes a law.
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Political Context

Often used in political contexts, 'legislation' can imply broader social or economic impacts.

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The healthcare legislation will profoundly affect small businesses.
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