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leg·is·la·tive

[lej-is-ley-tiv]
adjective
1.
having the function of making laws: a legislative body.
2.
of or pertaining to the enactment of laws: legislative proceedings; legislative power.
3.
pertaining to a legislature: a legislative recess.
4.
enacted or ordained by legislation or a legislature: legislative ruling; legislative remedy.
noun
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Origin:
1635–45; legislat(ion) + -ive

leg·is·la·tive·ly, adverb
non·leg·is·la·tive, adjective
non·leg·is·la·tive·ly, adverb
pre·leg·is·la·tive, adjective
pseu·do·leg·is·la·tive, adjective
qua·si-leg·is·la·tive, adjective
qua·si-leg·is·la·tive·ly, adverb
sem·i·leg·is·la·tive, adjective
sem·i·leg·is·la·tive·ly, adverb
un·leg·is·la·tive, adjective
un·leg·is·la·tive·ly, adverb
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legislative (ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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.
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