legislative

leg·is·la·tive   (lěj'ĭ-slā'tĭv)    adj.   Of or relating to the enactment of laws. Resulting from or decided by legislation. Having the power to create laws; intended to legislate. Of or relating to a legislature. n.  The legislative body of a government; a legislature. leg'is·la'tive·ly adv.

Main Entry: leg·is·la·tive
Pronunciation: 'le-j&s-"lA-tiv
Function: 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