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1legislative
adjective leg·is·la·tive \ˈle-jəs-ˌlā-tiv, -lə-\
: having the power to make laws
: relating to the making of laws
Full Definition of LEGISLATIVE
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a : having the power or performing the function of legislating b : belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as making laws, levying and collecting taxes, and making financial appropriations — compare executive, judicial
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a : of or relating to a legislature <legislative committees> b : composed of members of a legislature <legislative caucus> c : created by a legislature especially as distinguished from an executive or judicial body d : designed to assist a legislature or its members <a legislative research agency>
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First Known Use of LEGISLATIVE
1640
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2legislative
noun
Definition of LEGISLATIVE
: the body or department exercising the power and function of legislating : legislature
First Known Use of LEGISLATIVE
1642
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Rhymes with LEGISLATIVE
LEGISLATIVE[1] Defined for Kids
legislative
adjective leg·is·la·tive \ˈle-jə-ˌslā-tiv\
Definition of LEGISLATIVE for Kids
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: having the power or authority to make laws <the legislative branch of government>
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: of or relating to the action or process by which laws are made <legislative history>
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