English Explanatory Dictionary

primary legislation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Legislation enacted by an act of parliament; contrasted with secondary legislation, which is enacted by the executive branch under powers derived from primary legislation.

Word forms

primary legislation primary legislations

Antonyms

secondary legislation
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