legislative

B2 Topic:The Human Body
US /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ UK /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/
adj noun Freq #24925

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Relating to making laws or to the body that makes them.

    The legislative branch passed the new tax law.

  2. 2
    noun

    The branch of government that has the power to make laws.

    The legislative is separate from the courts.

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Synonyms
2 noun · the branch of government... legislature

Etymology

From legislate + -ive.

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