Legislation (noun)

1. The process of making or enacting laws.
2. A particular law or set of laws.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from french législation, from législatif "relating to legislation", from latin legislat- "made laws", from the verb legislare.

Examples:

1. The legislation was passed by the Senate.
2. The new legislation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3. The company is in compliance with all relevant legislation.
4. He is an expert in the field of healthcare legislation.
5. The legislation was met with opposition from some industry groups.