1650s, from French législation, from Late Latin legislationem (nominative legislatio), properly two words, legis latio, "proposing (literally 'bearing') of a law;" see legislator.
雙語例句
1. They think that any legislation that involved putting down dogs was wrong.
他們認為任何涉及捕殺狗的立法都是錯誤的。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The legislation is expected to be passed in the next parliament.
預計這項法案將在下一屆議會中通過。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Legislation to that effect created fierce controversy both in Parliament and outside.
那類立法在議會內(nèi)外都引起了激烈的爭論。
來自柯林斯例句
4. It was permissible to take account of antecedent legislation.
允許考慮先前的法律。
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5. The legislation has twice been rejected by the House of Lords.