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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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
As Katy Grimes of the California Globe notes, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats had 10 years to deal with escalating crime, but failed to do so until Proposition 36 qualified for the November ballot.
—K. Lloyd Billingsley, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Congressional investigations led by Grassley uncovered multiple issues including UACs being released to MS-13 gang members and alleged traffickers, prompting him to file criminal complaints and Senate Republicans to propose legislatives solutions.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The report details various risks, including the company's dependence on third-party manufacturers and the potential impact of legislative changes on drug pricing and reimbursement.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
As Katy Grimes of the California Globe notes, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats had 10 years to deal with escalating crime, but failed to do so until Proposition 36 qualified for the November ballot.
—K. Lloyd Billingsley, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Noun
In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
Congressional investigations led by Grassley uncovered multiple issues including UACs being released to MS-13 gang members and alleged traffickers, prompting him to file criminal complaints and Senate Republicans to propose legislatives solutions.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Legislative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legislative. Accessed 22 Nov. 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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