leg·is·la·tive 
/ˈlɛʤəˌsleɪtɪv, Brit ˈlɛʤəslətɪv/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈlɛʤəˌsleɪtɪv, Brit ˈlɛʤəslətɪv/ adjective 1 : having the power to make laws
▪ the state legislative body/assembly [=the group in a state government that makes laws] ▪ the legislative branch of the government — compare executive, judicial 2 : relating to the making of laws
▪ She is interested in the legislative process. ▪ legislative power
▪ the state legislative body/assembly [=the group in a state government that makes laws] ▪ the legislative branch of the government — compare executive, judicial
▪ She is interested in the legislative process. ▪ legislative power
— leg·is·la·tive·ly adverb
