Legislative

11 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to the making of laws or the branch of government responsible for enacting legislation. Having the power or function to create laws.

“The legislative assembly debated the proposed changes to tax policy.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/

Syllables

leg·is·la·tive

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Synonyms

lawmakingparliamentary congressional statutory

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