adj
noun
Freq #24925
Meanings
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1
adj
Relating to making laws or to the body that makes them.
The legislative branch passed the new tax law.
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2
noun
The branch of government that has the power to make laws.
The legislative is separate from the courts.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
noun
· the branch of government...
legislature
Etymology
From legislate + -ive.