noun
en lagstiftning
legislation
regler och lagar som bestämmer vad som gäller i ett land eller samhälle.
Lagstiftning (Swedish) translates to "legislation" in English.
Definition:
Lagstiftning refers to the process or act of making or enacting laws. It also denotes the body of laws that have been established by an authority, such as a government or parliament.
Explanation:
- It encompasses the system and principles under which laws are formulated, debated, enacted, and implemented.
- The term is often used in legal, governmental, and political contexts.
Similar Words and Differences:
- Lag: Means "law" in general, referring to an individual law or statute.
- Förordning: Translates to "regulation" or "ordinance," which is a more detailed rule or directive often issued by an authoritative body below the level of parliament.
- Rättssystem: Means "legal system," which refers more broadly to the institution, structure, and processes of applying laws.
- Lagstiftningsprocess: "Legislative process," emphasizing the procedure through which laws are made.
Each term focuses on different contexts related to laws:
- Lagstiftning = the function or body of creating/enacting laws.
- Lag = a single law.
- Förordning = subordinate or detailed rule.
- Rättssystem = whole system of law and judiciary.
In short:
Lagstiftning = Legislation = The creation and enactment of laws.
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Den gamla lagstiftningen ändrades för några år sedan.noun
The old legislation was changed a few years ago.
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