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noun
Legislation enacted by an act of parliament; contrasted with secondary legislation, which is enacted by the executive branch under powers derived from primary legislation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: law
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: secondary legislation
History
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