Legislative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Legislative is an adjective meaning Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking.
Meaning
Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking.
More Meanings
- That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.
Example Sentences
a legislative act
The legislative framework provides much opportunity for correction and amendment of poorly thought out bills.
Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body.
Word Forms
- legislatives
Synonyms for legislative
Depending on context, synonyms include legislature.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include legislate, lawmaking, legislation, ordinance, legislated, legislature.
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