legislative

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ UK /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

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

The legislative branch passed the new tax law.
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

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Phrases (1)

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legislative assembly
a body of representatives empowered to debate and make laws

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From legislate + -ive.

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Describing Qualities

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