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legislative

 

[ หˆlษ›dส’ษชsหŒleษชtษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

related to laws and regulations

Relating to the making of laws, or having the power to make laws.

Synonyms

lawmaking, legal, statutory.

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Word Description / Examples
legislative

Used when referring to the process or body responsible for making laws, such as a parliament or congress.

  • The legislative session will begin next month.
  • She works as an advisor in the legislative department.
legal

Used when referring to anything related to the law, legal matters, or the practice of law.

  • He sought legal advice before signing the contract.
  • The courtroom was filled with legal professionals.
lawmaking

Used when specifically talking about the act of creating laws.

  • The committee dedicated most of its time to lawmaking activities.
  • Lawmaking can be a lengthy and complex process.
statutory

Used when referring to something that is defined or controlled by a written law or statute, often in a more formal or official context.

  • There are statutory requirements that must be met before proceeding.
  • They conducted a statutory review of the regulations.

Examples of usage

  • The legislative branch of the government is responsible for creating new laws.
  • Legislative reforms are necessary to address the current issues in the legal system.
Context #2 | Noun

a group of people with the power to make laws

A body of government that has the power to create laws for a country or region.

Synonyms

assembly, congress, parliament.

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Word Description / Examples
legislative

Refers to the function or branch of government responsible for making laws. Often used in legal, official, and political discussions.

  • The legislative body passed a new law regulating environmental practices
  • The legislative session will begin next week
parliament

A specific type of legislative body often found in countries with parliamentary systems. It consists of representatives who make and change laws. Commonly used in Commonwealth countries.

  • The UK Parliament voted on the Brexit deal
  • Members of Parliament debated the new education policy
congress

A formal meeting or series of meetings where representatives or delegates come together to discuss and decide on matters. In the U.S., it specifically refers to the national legislative body.

  • The scientist presented his findings at the international congress
  • The U
  • S
  • Congress passed the healthcare reform bill
assembly

A group of people gathered together, usually for a specific purpose like discussing or making decisions. This term can be used in political or non-political contexts.

  • The school assembly was called to discuss the new rules
  • The legislative assembly debated the new bill for hours

Examples of usage

  • The legislative is comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  • The legislative meets regularly to discuss and pass new legislation.

Translations

Translations of the word "legislative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น legislativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคงเคพเคฏเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesetzgebend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ legislatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบะพะฝะพะดะฐะฒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ustawodawczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซ‹ๆณ•ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉgislatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ legislativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yasama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…๋ฒ•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุฑูŠุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกkonodรกrnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกkonodarnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ‹ๆณ•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zakonodajen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรถggjafar-

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐาฃ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒœแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qanunvericilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ legislativo

Etymology

The word 'legislative' originated from the Latin word 'legislativus', which is derived from 'lex', meaning 'law'. The concept of a legislative body dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Roman Republic and Athenian democracy, where assemblies were responsible for creating laws. Over time, the idea of a separate legislative branch of government became a fundamental element of modern democracies, ensuring a system of checks and balances.

See also: legislation, legislators.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,252, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.