Legislation refers

1. to the process of enacting statutory laws, or
2. to the set of statutory laws in a state. Legislation is passed by a legislature and, in some states, must also be confirmed by the executive. When a bill becomes a law the law is said to be "promulgated" or "enacted."

For information on legislation in particular jurisdictions, see the following articles:

• List of Acts of Parliament of Canada
• United Kingdom legislation
• List of United States federal legislation

See also

• Democracy
• Liberum veto
• Secondary (or delegated) legislation
• Veto