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legislative

le·gis·la·tive

UK/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ US/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

  • “legislative council”
2.

of or relating to or created by legislation

  • “legislative proposal”

Origin

From legislate + -ive.

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