legislative

legislative (ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv)

—*adj*
1.	of or relating to legislation
2.	having the power or function of legislating: a legislative assembly
3.	of or relating to a legislature

—n
4.	rare another word for legislature

'legislatively

—*adv*

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legislative

1650s; from legislation or legislator + -ive.

Example sentences

Seldom has any legislative body been the subject of a solicitude more intense, or of aspirations more sincere and ardent.

He has convinced a majority of senators and representatives to support his biggest legislative priority.

It is expected that one of these will become law, as the governor has made ultrasound a priority for the legislative session.

Neither option has too much support legislative support right now.

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