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LEGISLATIVE
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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)