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LEGISLATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or created by legislation

Example:

legislative proposal

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

legislation (law enacted by a legislative body)

Derivation:

legislate (make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

Example:

legislative council

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

legislature (persons who make or amend or repeal laws)

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