legislation
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Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to sign the legislation into law shortly.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
It means using the emergency powers granted by legislation only when necessary and clearly warranted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Last November, Massie, with the help of three other Republicans and every single Democrat, succeeded in pushing legislation demanding more disclosure, which was passed almost unanimously.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
The SRC's Ewan MacDonald-Russell told the programme the policy risked forcing small shops - which are not covered by the proposed legislation - to be uncompetitive.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
To pay for the war, the prime minister decided to put some teeth into the legislation.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
Vocabulary lists containing legislation
Election Lingo
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13th Amendment (1865)
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19th Amendment (1920)
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