legislative

adjective
UK: /ˈledʒɪsleɪtɪv/
US: /ˈledʒɪsleɪtɪv/

  1. Relating to laws or the process of making laws.

    1. The legislative branch makes laws.
    2. The president signed the legislative bill into law after debates.

  2. Having the power to make laws.

    1. Congress has legislative powers.
    2. The legislative assembly approved new budget regulations.

Synonyms

parliamentary
legislative noun

  1. A group or body that makes laws; a legislature.

    1. The legislative voted today.
    2. The new legislative is forming committees this week.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "legislative" in English means: Relating to laws or the process of making laws., Having the power to make laws..

The phonetic transcription of "legislative" is /ˈledʒɪsleɪtɪv/ in British English and /ˈledʒɪsleɪtɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "legislative": parliamentary.

Example usage of "legislative": "The legislative branch makes laws.". More examples on the page.