legislation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌledʒ.ɪˈsleɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌledʒ.əˈsleɪ.ʃən/
C2 法律;立法
a law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament
[ + to infinitive ] The government has promised to introduce legislation to limit fuel emissions from cars. 政府许诺将通过立法来限制汽车尾气排放。
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- There are some ambiguities in the legislation.
- The effects of this legislation will extend further than the government intends.
- This legislation is designed to stimulate the faltering economy.
- Several governments have adopted tough new anti-terrorist legislation in the wake of the attacks.
- Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be introduced before the next election.