From root: batas
Usage Note
Batasan refers to the legislative body or the place where laws are enacted. In the Philippines, it often specifically refers to the Batasang Pambansa complex.
Examples
" Bumoto ang batasan kahapon. "
Natural Translation
The legislature voted yesterday.
Literal Translation
Voted the legislature yesterday.
" Nagpulong ang batasan tungkol sa batas. "
Natural Translation
The legislature met regarding the law.
Literal Translation
Met the legislature regarding the law.
" Inihain sa batasan ang panukalang batas na maaaring makaapekto sa milyon-milyong manggagawa sa buong bansa. "
Natural Translation
The proposed bill that could affect millions of workers across the country was submitted to the legislature.
Literal Translation
Submitted to-the legislature the proposed law that could affect the millions of-workers in whole country.
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