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BNC: 3765 COCA: 3542

legislative

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legislative /ˈlɛʤəˌsleɪtɪv/ Brit /ˈlɛʤəslətɪv/ adjective
legislative
/ˈlɛʤəˌsleɪtɪv/ Brit /ˈlɛʤəslətɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of LEGISLATIVE
always used before a noun
1 
: having the power to make laws有立法权的
— compare executive, judicial
2 
: relating to the making of laws与立法有关的

— legislatively

adverb
BNC: 3765 COCA: 3542

legislative

1 of 2

adjective

leg·​is·​la·​tive ˈle-jə-ˌslā-tiv How to pronounce legislative (audio)
-slə-
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 executive, judicial
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

legislative

2 of 2

noun

: the body or department exercising the power and function of legislating : legislature

Example Sentences

Adjective the legislative branch of the government She is interested in the legislative process.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Cooper knows that most of his legacy as governor could be wiped out if Republicans control the 60 percent of the legislative seats in both chambers required to override. Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 The Ohio FOP also endorsed the following non-incumbent candidates running for state legislative seats: Richard Dell Aquilla, Michael Lamb, Matt Shaughnessy, Erica White, Adam Mathews, Louise Valentine, Melanie Miller and Kathleen Clyde. Laura Hancock, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 In November, Alaska’s elections for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and 59 legislative seats will be determined by ranked choice voting. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Split between more moderate Republicans who embrace Governor Charlie Baker and hard-line conservatives who back Donald Trump, the state GOP has struggled to win legislative seats and sustain much political influence in this reliably blue state. Emma Platoff, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Along with choosing candidates for U.S. senator, governor, attorney general, legislative seats, judgeships, and other offices, Alabama voters will decide the fate of 10 statewide amendments on November 8. Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 That’s when Republicans won some 1,000 down-ballot legislative seats, putting it firmly in control of the redistricting process that followed. Kimberley A. Strassel, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 The special election and regular primaries for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and lieutenant governor and state legislative seats are on opposite sides of a two-sided ballot. Bloomberg.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The special election was on one side of the ballot; the other side contained primary races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and lieutenant governor and legislative seats. Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022
Noun
Brookfield Clerk Kelly Michaels chairs the legislative and communications and advocacy committee for the clerks' association. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2021 Democrats are pinning their hopes on Frank Ramirez, a young former legislative and City Council aide. Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Oct. 2021 Brookfield Clerk Kelly Michaels chairs the legislative and communications and advocacy committee for the clerks' association. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2021 Brookfield Clerk Kelly Michaels chairs the legislative and communications and advocacy committee for the clerks' association. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2021 Brookfield Clerk Kelly Michaels chairs the legislative and communications and advocacy committee for the clerks' association. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2021 Brookfield Clerk Kelly Michaels chairs the legislative and communications and advocacy committee for the clerks' association. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2021 Brookfield Clerk Kelly Michaels chairs the legislative and communications and advocacy committee for the clerks' association. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2021 Brookfield Clerk Kelly Michaels chairs the legislative and communications and advocacy committee for the clerks' association. Patrick Marley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Noun

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of legislative was in 1621

Phrases Containing legislative
BNC: 3765 COCA: 3542

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