n.
Pronunciation: ˌ le-j ə s- ' l ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 1644
1 : the action of legislating specifically : the exercise of the power and function of making rules (as laws) that have the force of authority by virtue of their promulgation by an official organ of a state or other organization
2 : the enactments of a legislator or a legislative body
3 : a matter of business for or under consideration by a legislative body