What does "legislative" mean?

That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.

How do you pronounce "legislative"?

Pronounced //ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv//.

Common synonyms include: actionable, applicable, authorized, bicameral, competent, congressional.

/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.

Adjective

1
Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking.
"a legislative act"

Adjective

"The U.S. government has three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial."

From legislate + -ive.