legislation
/ˌledʒɪˈsleɪʃn/
leg · is · la · tion
ˌledʒ · ɪ · ˈsleɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. law, the making of laws
Significado en Español
legislación, ley
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
pháp luật, luật pháp
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Example Sentence
New legislation was passed.
通过了新法律。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
legis(law)+lation(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “legislation”?
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A
Law
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B
Suggestion
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C
Criticism
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D
Punishment
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A — Law.
“legislation” means n. law, the making of laws
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The new ______ made it illegal to text while driving.
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A
rumor
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B
holiday
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C
weather
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D
legislation
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D — legislation.
“legislation” means n. law, the making of laws
Common questions about “legislation”
What does “legislation” mean?
legislation — n. law, the making of laws. In Chinese: 立法，法律.
How do you pronounce “legislation”?
legislation is pronounced /ˌledʒɪˈsleɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: leg · is · la · tion.
How do you use “legislation” in a sentence?
New legislation was passed. (通过了新法律。)
What are synonyms for “legislation”?
law, regulation — all close in meaning to legislation (n. law, the making of laws).
Is “legislation” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. legislation appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “legislation”?
legis(law)+lation(noun)
