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    Legislación (en. Legislation)

    /le.xis.laˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of legislating or creating laws.
    Legislation is fundamental for the functioning of a state.
    La legislación es fundamental para el funcionamiento de un Estado.
    Set of laws in a country or region.
    The new legislation seeks to protect the environment.
    La nueva legislación busca proteger el medio ambiente.
    Process by which laws are developed and approved.
    Congress is carrying out legislation on labor rights.
    El Congreso está llevando a cabo la legislación sobre derechos laborales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'legislatio', which derives from 'legis' (law) and 'latio' (the action of presenting).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    current legislation
    Set of laws that are currently in application.
    legislación vigente
    bill
    Proposal of new legislation that must be debated and approved.
    proyecto de ley
    legislative code
    Collection of laws organized by specific topics.
    código legislativo

    Related Words

    lawmaker
    Person responsible for proposing and voting on laws.
    legislador
    legislative
    Relating to the creation of laws.
    legislativo
    to legislate
    Action of drafting or modifying laws.
    legislar

    Slang Meanings

    Legislative workload
    The politician is always looking for legislative workload for his career.
    El político siempre está buscando chamba legislativa para su carrera.