(~s)
1.
The ~ of a law is the process in a parliament or other law-making body by which the law is agreed upon and made official. (TECHNICAL)
We support the call for the ~ of a Bill of Rights.
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2.
The ~ of a play or story is the performance of it by an actor or group of actors. (FORMAL)
The main building was also used for the ~ of mystery plays.
= performance
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