Synonyms for

Legislative

Verb / ˈledʒʌˌsleɪtɪv / Another word for legislative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the making of laws

Synonyms & similar words

lawmaking parliamentary congressional lawgiving statutory regulatory judicial administrative policy-making law-crafting law-formulating law-developing law-implementing law-approving law-passing law-enacting law-ordaining law-prescribing law-promulgating law-ratifying

Synonyms by register

Formal

parliamentary statutory deliberative constituent

Antonyms

executive administrative managerial operational enforcing implementing

Common collocations

  • legislative body
  • legislative process
  • legislative branch
  • legislative action
  • legislative power
  • legislative agenda
  • legislative reform

Word family

noun legislation
verb legislate
adverb legislatively

Usage note

Primarily used in a political or governmental context to refer to the making of laws. Avoid using it for general decision-making processes.

Example sentences

  1. The legislative process can take a long time.
  2. The legislative branch is one of three branches in the government.
  3. The legislative agenda for the day includes several bills.
  4. The legislative committee is discussing changes to the proposed law.
  5. The legislative session will end soon.

Quotes

  • The legislative branch is the most powerful branch of government. - Dan Quayle
  • My concern today is not with the length of a person's hair but with his conduct. The government cannot legislate morality. - Richard M. Nixon
  • It is the responsibility of the legislative branch to make our laws less confusing and more transparent. - Al Franken

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