Legislation
Scope Notes
Here are entered works on the legislative process. Works on legislative enactments as a source of law, as distinct from constitutional law or from the law arising from judicial or administrative decisions are entered under [Statutes.] Works on the interpretation of statutes and other laws are entered under [Law--Interpretation and construction.] General works on law or legal systems as well as collections of statutes not limited to a specific topic are entered under [Law] with local subdivision, as appropriate. Works on the science of law are entered under [Jurisprudence.]
Used for
- Legislative process
Examples
Editorial Notes
headings for legislation on particular subjects, e.g. [Factory laws and legislation; Forestry law and legislation; Sunday legislation]
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