Legislative

noun

/ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/

Word Frequency: 18.4

Definitions

1.nounThat branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.

2.adjectiveMaking, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking

"Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body."

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