leg·is·la·tive
ˈle-jə-ˌslā-tiv 
-slə-
1
a
: having the power or performing the function of legislating
2
a
: of or relating to a legislature
legislative committees
b
: composed of members of a legislature
legislative caucus
c
: created by a legislature especially as distinguished from an executive or judicial body
d
: designed to assist a legislature or its members
a legislative research agency
3
: of, concerned with, or created by legislation
legislative courts
legislatively
adverb
: the body or department exercising the power and function of legislating : legislature
Examples of legislative in a Sentence
Adjective
the legislative branch of the government
She is interested in the legislative process.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
In fact, one of the big problems now is on a legislative level and PR level is fighting the vegan backlash.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 May 2024
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Adjective
New lawmakers to represent Boise Tuesday’s results come on the heels of a tumultuous legislative session, when fights within the GOP caucus boiled over and resulted in the ouster of Blanksma from her House majority leader position.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024
In fact, one of the big problems now is on a legislative level and PR level is fighting the vegan backlash.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 May 2024
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“Legislative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legislative. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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legislative
adjective
leg·is·la·tive
ˈle-jəs-ˌlā-tiv
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 sense 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 especially as distinguished from an executive or judicial body
d
: designed to assist a legislature or its members
a legislative research agency
3
: of, concerned with, or created by legislation
legislatively
adverb
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