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secondary legislation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: law

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: delegated legislation, subordinate legislation, subsidiary legislation

Antonyms: primary legislation

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 委任立法 — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • French: législation déléguée — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Indonesian: aturan turunan — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Indonesian: peraturan turunan — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Japanese: 委任立法 — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Korean: 위임입법 (wiimipbeop) — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Malay: undang-undang kecil — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Polish: delegacja ustawowa — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Thai: กฎ (gòt) — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Thai: อนุบัญญัติ — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation
  • Welsh: deddfwriaeth ddirprwyedig — legislation enacted by power derived from another legislation