English Explanatory Dictionary

secondary legislation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Legislation enacted by a power derived from another legislation, such as one made by the executive branch within the boundaries fixed by an act of parliament.

Word forms

secondary legislation secondary legislations

Synonyms

delegated legislation subordinate legislation subsidiary legislation

Antonyms

primary legislation
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