Legislative measures followed by the Romans (4)
I believe the answer is:
acts
'the romans' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
'legislative measures followed' is the wordplay.
'legislative' becomes 'ac' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'measures' becomes 'Ts' (T is an example).
'followed' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'ac'+'ts'='ACTS'
'by' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for acts that I've seen before include "individual performers in a show" , "Religious book" , "Turns" , "Performs on stage" , "Decrees" .)