noun
passing
The formal approval of a proposal or law.
The passing of the bill changes the funding rules.
Etymology
A proposal passes when it successfully goes through the required decision process. Passing names that formal transition from consideration to approval.
More examples
- They celebrated the passing of the resolution.
- The committee delayed the passing of the proposal.
- She recorded the passing of the motion.
Forms
passing
Similar words
- adoption
- Formal acceptance of a proposal or measure.
- enactment
- Making a measure into law.