legislative

American  

[lej-is-ley-tiv] / ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. having the function of making laws.

   a legislative body.

2. of or relating to the enactment of laws.

   legislative proceedings; legislative power.

3. pertaining to a legislature.

   a legislative recess.

4. enacted or ordained by legislation or a legislature.

   legislative ruling; legislative remedy.

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noun

1. legislature.

legislative British  

/ ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to legislation

2. having the power or function of legislating

   a legislative assembly

3. of or relating to a legislature

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noun

1. rare another word for legislature

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

At the end of their 2018 legislative session, California lawmakers approved a number of legal reforms, many aimed at keeping homeless people out of jail.

From Los Angeles Times

But previous legislative efforts have gained little traction.

From BBC

Jim Brulte, a former state GOP chairman and powerful legislative leader, said Reagan was always available to aid the state party.

From Los Angeles Times

Video arcade-style stations aimed at school-age children teach civics and history and explain the legislative process.

From The Wall Street Journal

Barring sudden legislative action early next year, that means Wisconsin will remain among a select few states that can’t process ballots before Election Day.

From Salon

Related Words

• congressional
• parliamentary
• senatorial