Non-legislative


[lej-is-ley-tiv] /ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tɪv/

adjective
1.
having the function of making laws:
a legislative body.
2.
of or relating to the enactment of laws:
legislative proceedings; legislative power.
3.
pertaining to a :
a legislative recess.
4.
enacted or ordained by or a :
legislative ruling; legislative remedy.
noun
5.
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/ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/
adjective
1.
of or relating to legislation
2.
having the power or function of legislating: a legislative assembly
3.
of or relating to a legislature
noun
4.
(rare) another word for legislature
adj.

1640s; from legislator + -ive. Related: Legislatively.

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