Definition of LEGISLATION

legislation

Meanings

Plural: legislations

Noun

  • law enacted by a legislative body
  • the act of making or enacting laws
  • The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.
  • A law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin lēgislātiō (“the giving of the law”).
Morphologically legislate + -ion.

Synonyms

lawmaking, legislating, statute law

Scrabble Score: 12

legislation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
legislation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
legislation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

legislation is a valid Words With Friends word