This is the 1407th most frequent Dutch word.
wetgeving
Legislation.
This sentence highlights the term 'wetgeving' as referring to the collective rules and laws put forth for environmental protection.
De wetgeving omtrent milieubescherming is onlangs aangescherpt.
The legislation regarding environmental protection has been tightened recently.
Here, 'wetgeving' is used to denote the legal framework established by a specific jurisdiction such as Europe.
Hij studeert rechten en is bijzonder geïnteresseerd in Europese wetgeving.
He studies law and is particularly interested in European legislation.
In this sentence, 'wetgevingen' refers to multiple sets of laws or legal systems being introduced.