Legislation
Legislation refers to the set of laws enacted by a legislative body or other authorities with legal authority to make binding rules for a population. It comprises statutes, acts, and sometimes codes or ordinances, and may be complemented by delegated or regulatory instruments created by executives or agencies. Legislation establishes rights, duties, and procedures, and provides the framework for governance, public administration, taxation, crime and civil matters.
The body that creates legislation is usually a parliament or congress, sometimes with a constituent-level or
A distinction exists between primary legislation (statutes enacted by the legislature) and secondary or delegated legislation
Legislation serves to regulate conduct, allocate resources, protect rights, and address public policy priorities. It can