Legal Dictionary
Main Entry:
leg·is·la·tivePronunciation:
'le-j&s-"lA-tivFunction:
adjective 1 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
ADMINISTRATIVE 2,
EXECUTIVE,
JUDICIAL 2 a : of or relating to a legislature <
legislative committees>
b : composed of members of a legislature <
legislative caucus>
c : created or effectuated by a legislature esp. as distinguished from an executive or judicial body
d : designed to assist a legislature or its members
legislative research agency>
3 : of, concerned with, or created by legislation —leg·is·la·tive·ly adverb