Meaning of Legislative
connected with the act of making and passing laws
In simple words: Related to laws or making laws.
Legislative in a sentence
- a **legislative assembly/body/council**
- legislative powers
How to use Legislative
Used in contexts involving government, law-making bodies, or political discussions. Not suitable for informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'legislative' as a law-making 'leg' in government.
Related words
Collocations with Legislative
- legislative process
- legislative branch
- legislative proposal
- legislative authority
- legislative session
Synonyms for Legislative
- law-making
- legitimating
- regulatory
- statutory
- judicial
Opposites of Legislative
- unlawful
- illegal
Common mistakes with Legislative
- Confused with 'legislation' which refers to the laws themselves.
- Using in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'law' would suffice.
Legislative appears in
Legislative in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تشريعي
له علاقة بالقوانين أو صنعها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আইন প্রণয়ন সংক্রান্ত
আইন বা আইন তৈরির সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Legislativ
Bezieht sich auf Gesetze oder das Erlassen von Gesetzen.
- SpanishEspañol
Legislativo
Que tiene que ver con las leyes o con hacerlas.
- Persianفارسی
قانونگذاری
مربوط به قوانین یا ایجاد قوانین.
- FrenchFrançais
Législatif
Qui a rapport aux lois ou à leur élaboration.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विधायी
कानूनों या कानून बनाने से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Legislativo
Riguarda le leggi o la creazione di leggi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Legislativo
Relacionado a leis ou à criação de leis.
- RussianРусский
Законодательный
Относится к законам или их созданию.
- Urduاردو
قانون سازی سے متعلق
قانون یا قانون سازی سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
立法
跟法律或者制定法律有关。
More words like Legislative
- Regulatory
- Judicial
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Legislative
What does Legislative mean?
Related to laws or making laws.
What is the definition of Legislative?
connected with the act of making and passing laws
How do you use Legislative in a sentence?
a **legislative assembly/body/council**
Can you give another example of Legislative?
legislative powers
What are synonyms for Legislative?
Common alternatives include law-making, legitimating, regulatory, statutory, judicial.
What is the opposite of Legislative?
Opposite meanings include unlawful, illegal.
What words go with Legislative?
It commonly pairs with legislative process, legislative branch, legislative proposal, legislative authority, legislative session.
What are common mistakes when using Legislative?
Confused with 'legislation' which refers to the laws themselves. Using in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'law' would suffice.
How do you pronounce Legislative?
US: /["/ˈledʒɪsleɪtɪv/"]/, UK: /["/ˈledʒɪslətɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Legislative formal or informal?
"Legislative" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Legislative?
Used in contexts involving government, law-making bodies, or political discussions. Not suitable for informal conversations.
What CEFR level is Legislative?
"Legislative" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.

