1650s, from French législation, from Late Latin legislationem (nominative legislatio), properly two words, legis latio, "proposing (literally 'bearing') of a law;" see legislator.
权威例句
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。
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。
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。
4. It was permissible to take account of antecedent legislation.
允许考虑先前的法律。
5. The legislation has twice been rejected by the House of Lords.