legislative (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtɪv/

Definition

Relating to or having the power to make laws.

Examples

• The parliament has a legislative role in drafting new laws.

• The president signed the legislative bill into law.

• There was a strong debate about the proposed legislative changes.

How to Use legislative

legislative branch (collocation)

The part of a government responsible for making laws. — "The legislative branch consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives."

legislative council (collocation)

A deliberative assembly with the power to make laws. — "The legislative council is expected to vote on the proposal next week."

legislative decree (collocation)

A law or order issued by a legislative body or executive with legislative powers. — "The government issued a legislative decree to speed up reforms."

Synonyms of legislative

Words with a similar meaning to legislative:

• lawmaking
• statutory
• parliamentary
• enacting

Antonyms of legislative

Words with the opposite meaning to legislative:

• executive
• judicial

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