B2adjectiveformalpoliticslaw
US/ˈledʒ.ɪ.sleɪ.tɪv/
UK/ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/
relating to the work of creating new laws, or to the group of people who do this
In context
The National Assembly is the highest legislative body in Vietnam.
Legislative elections will be held in the spring, two months after the local vote.
The bill faces a long legislative process before it can become law.
Words that go with legislative
adjective + noun
- legislative bodyEach state has its own legislative body.
- legislative processCitizens can comment on draft laws during the legislative process.
- legislative electionsThe ruling party lost its majority in the legislative elections.
- legislative powerThe constitution gives legislative power to parliament.
- legislative agendaHealth care sits at the top of the government's legislative agenda.