Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with legislation in American Collocation
legislation
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
current
Under current legislation, they have limited powers to act.
new
Apparently the new legislation on this issue will not be retrospective.
suggested
The Times says that the proposed legislation will be good for rural drivers.
strict
A further raft of draconian anti-terror legislation was announced by a Home Office minister.
that people argue about
This controversial new legislation would decriminalize the possession of small guns.
valid for what has happened in the past
This legislation is not retrospective and applies only to cases that occurred after 1 December 2008.
make legislation official
Legislation was introduced that gave tenants the right to purchase their home at a discounted price.
They pushed through legislation to allow the police more powers.
suggest or plan legislation
Each member-state can both propose legislation and veto anything.
prepare and write legislation
The proposed assembly would not have the ability to draft legislation.
change legislation
There have been recent discussions about amending this legislation.
obey legislation
Your supplier should be able to demonstrate that they comply with the legislation.
not obey legislation
The restaurant pleaded guilty to breaching food safety legislation.
make sure that legislation is obeyed
The RSPCA has considerable experience of enforcing animal welfare legislation.
need legislation
Out of the 61 recommendations, the Strategy Unit envisaged that 35 of them would require legislation.
Some pieces of legislation are easier to draft than others.
MPs are debating another raft of legislation relating to dangerous dogs.