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I want to say that legislation changes need to be considered when reviewing the procedures. Can I say:

- The changes of legislation are to be considered during the annual review of the operational procedures.

Thanks,
Ritinha

MountainHiker · Accepted Answer

Why not, "The legislative 'changes need to be considered when reviewing the procedures.'"

MountainHiker

Ritinha · Answer

Thanks MountainHiker ... but could you please tell me if it is not correct to say:
legislation changes.

If not, why?

Thanks,
Ritinha

MountainHiker · Answer

Hi ritinha,

I am not an expert in the intricacies of grammar. I just know what sounds right versus what doesn't.

You want to emphasize "changes", no?

Big changes, small changes, legislative changes, etc...

The word that precedes "changes" is an adjective. Legislation is a noun. Legislative is an adjective.

leg·is·la·tive (lej'i-sla'tiv)
adj.
1) Of or relating to the enactment of laws.
2) Resulting from or decided by legislation.
3) Having the power to create laws; intended to legislate.
4) Of or relating to a legislature.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2003 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

That is why I chose legislative and not legislation.

I hope that helps.

MountainHiker

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