secondary legislation

English

Noun

secondary legislation (usually uncountable, plural secondary legislations)

  1. (law) 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.
    Synonyms: delegated legislation, subordinate legislation, subsidiary legislation
    Antonym: primary legislation

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