Synonyms: lawmaking, legislating, legislation
Definition: the act of making or enacting laws
Similar words: administration, governance, governing, government, government activity
Definition: the act of governing; exercising authority
Usage: regulations for the governing of state prisons; he had considerable experience of government
Synonyms: statute law, legislation
Definition: law enacted by a legislative body
Similar words: civil law
Definition: the body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation