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legislative

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15
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19
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/
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/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ · /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ · [ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.ɾɪv] · /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.əˌsleɪ.tɪv/ · [ˈlɛd͡ʒ.əˌsleɪ.ɾɪv] · /ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ · [ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.ɾɪv] · /-slæɪ-/ · /lɛˈd͡ʒɪ.slə.tɪv/

Definition of legislative

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking.
    “a legislative act”
    “Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body.”
    “The legislative framework provides much opportunity for correction and amendment of poorly thought out bills.”
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adj

  1. Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking.
    “a legislative act”
    “Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body.”
    “The legislative framework provides much opportunity for correction and amendment of poorly thought out bills.”

noun

  1. That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.

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Etymology

From legislate + -ive.

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