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Negislation

Noun - An act of legislation, at any level of government, which effectively reduces the power and influence of that government and its officeholders. Such a reduction is preferred, but not required, to be either substantial or the original legislative intent.

A combination of "negative" and "legislation," negislation references the crucial distinction between the positive and negative powers of government as set out in the Constitution of the United States.
The passage of medical marijuana laws in various states would be considered negislation because they represent a net reduction in the power of government over the lives and personal choices of individual citizens.
by Josh3711 February 26, 2009
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Passing Legislation

A term used by people of high political status, such as a mayor, a chief, a selectman, a representative, a president, what have you. This term is commonly used to be synonymous with "I have to poop", but this version is used to make conversation less awkward.
Barack Obama leaned over to Vladimir Putin during an interview and said "Pardon me, I have to uuuuh...well, let's just say I should be passing legislation."
by Skanago:g December 28, 2014
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Anti-Taco legislation

the legislation that was passed by the chickens to ban tacos in the year 9595
In 1000 years tacos will be illegal, and we all know why.

Anti-taco legislation. disestablishmentarianism
by Turkatron0 July 7, 2010
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dead parrot legislation

A piece of legislation whose title either intentionally or otherwise:-

1) Has little or nothing to do with how it will operate in practice. It may even be completely ineffective.
2) In practice does the exact opposite to the title.

Could also be described as a dud, con, fraud or even surreal.

The term refers to a famous Monty Python sketch about a dead parrot.
"...the Attorney General needs to look at this consultation paper again. If he doesn't we could end up with a piece of dead parrot legislation..."
by irritant August 4, 2004
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Anti-Taco Legislation

Any type of bill, resolution, statute, etc., that bans or otherwise prohibits the sale or consumption of tacos, and any meals made of tacos.
Anti-Taco Legislation is actually what the Patriot Act is all about.
by Matt The Man November 3, 2007
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legislation

The laws made by the government in a democracy. This area of the government is known as the "Parliament."
The new legislation has today passed and it will be effective immediately.
by Legislation September 22, 2006
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Legislation

The law making party that works for lobbyists. Often times, citizens need to fight this party in an attempt to keep some of our most basic freedoms.
Music industry paid legislation to have the internet censored, because Lil Wayne can only afford 3 Maybachs.
by Ralph321 February 3, 2012
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