Cool MateLegislative
UK /["/ˈledʒɪslətɪv/"]/US /["/ˈledʒɪsleɪtɪv/"]/
Definition
connected with the act of making and passing laws
In simple words: Related to laws or making laws.
Examples
- a **legislative assembly/body/council**
- legislative powers
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- legislative process
- legislative branch
- legislative proposal
- legislative authority
- legislative session
Synonyms
- law-making
- legitimating
- regulatory
- statutory
- judicial
Antonyms
- unlawful
- illegal
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'legislation' which refers to the laws themselves.
- Using in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'law' would suffice.