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legislation in German

legislation in German is Gesetzgebung, Gesetz — legislation means the process of drafting and passing laws.

legislation in German

Gesetzgebung
noun
The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.
Gesetz
noun
A law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body.
Gesetzgebung
noun
A law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body.

What does "legislation" mean?

  1. noun The process of drafting and passing laws.
    "The bill went through months of legislation before it passed."
  2. noun A law, or a body of laws, that has been formally passed by a government.
    "New legislation requires all restaurants to display calorie counts."
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legislation in a sentence

  • The bill went through months of legislation before it passed.
  • New legislation requires all restaurants to display calorie counts.
  • The government introduced legislation to tighten data privacy rules.

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What is "legislation" in German?

"legislation" in German is Gesetzgebung, Gesetz. legislation means: The process of drafting and passing laws.

How do you use "legislation" in a sentence?

Example: "The bill went through months of legislation before it passed." In German, "legislation" is Gesetzgebung, Gesetz.

Are there other ways to say "legislation" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "legislation": Gesetzgebung, Gesetz.

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