legislative
/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪv/
adjective
- Relating to the making of laws.
- The legislative branch of government writes and passes laws.
- Each state has its own legislative body that meets annually.
- The committee held a legislative hearing on tax reform.
- Having the power to make laws.
- The king's legislative powers were limited by the constitution.
- The council exercises legislative control over local ordinances.
- Congress is the legislative authority in the United States.
noun
- A group of people with the power to make laws; a legislature.
- The state legislative voted to increase education funding.
- Members of the legislative debated the new budget for hours.
- The legislative convened for a special session on emergency relief.