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- pronunciation:
- le
jih
sleI
tihv
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le
jih
sleI
tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
relating to a branch of government having the power to pass laws.
The Senate and the House of Representatives are the two legislative branches of the U.S. government. |
definition 2: |
pertaining to the passing of laws or to a legislature.
Changing the law will require legislative action by the Congress.The passing of the amendment to abolish slavery was the greatest legislative achievement of Lincoln's administration. |
related words: |
cabinet |
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derivation: |
legislatively (adv.) |
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