legislative
Americanadjective
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having the function of making laws.
a legislative body.
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of or relating to the enactment of laws.
legislative proceedings; legislative power.
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pertaining to a legislature.
a legislative recess.
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enacted or ordained by legislation or a legislature.
legislative ruling; legislative remedy.
noun
adjective
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of or relating to legislation
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having the power or function of legislating
a legislative assembly
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of or relating to a legislature
noun
Other Word Forms
- legislatively adverb
- nonlegislative adjective
- nonlegislatively adverb
- prelegislative adjective
- pseudolegislative adjective
- quasi-legislative adjective
- quasi-legislatively adverb
- semilegislative adjective
- semilegislatively adverb
- unlegislative adjective
- unlegislatively adverb
Etymology
Origin of legislative
First recorded in 1635–45; legislat(ion) + -ive
Example Sentences
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During last week’s legislative hearing in Sacramento, other speakers stressed the importance of communicating clearly with the public, collaborating with nonprofits and county governments and bracing for an influx of hospital patients.
From Los Angeles Times
A former minister and chief of staff under outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, she is hoping for a sweep in legislative elections.
From Barron's
“We are seeing a continuation of the legislative activity we saw in 2025: States are continuing to grapple with how to regulate private investment in healthcare,” Parker said.
Texas lawmakers take pride in passing a budget; almost all of us saw it as a top priority every legislative session.
There are currently dozens of legislative bills throughout the U.S. focused on event ticketing issues.
From Los Angeles Times
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