1650s, from French législation, from Late Latin legislationem (nominative legislatio), properly two words, legis latio, "proposing (literally 'bearing') of a law;" see legislator.
双语例句
1. They think that any legislation that involved putting down dogs was wrong.
他们认为任何涉及捕杀狗的立法都是错误的。
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2. The legislation is expected to be passed in the next parliament.
预计这项法案将在下一届议会中通过。
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3. Legislation to that effect created fierce controversy both in Parliament and outside.
那类立法在议会内外都引起了激烈的争论。
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4. It was permissible to take account of antecedent legislation.
允许考虑先前的法律。
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5. The legislation has twice been rejected by the House of Lords.
