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legislative

[lej-is-ley-tiv] / ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tɪv /


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And the legislative history shows beyond any real doubt that Congress absolutely intended to create a private right to sue under this statute.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The government is trying to rapidly push through reforms in various areas, ahead of legislative elections in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“With informed discussion, creative thinking and timely legislative action, Social Security will continue to protect future generations.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

A flurry of new legislative proposals include requiring human input on the use of AI on weapons, forcing the disclosure of copyrighted data used in training AI models and new taxes on AI companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It was his first major legislative defeat after a long string of triumphs.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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