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legislative

/ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛ.dʒɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/

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noun

Gesetzgebung, Legislative

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

Examples :

"The legislative branch of the government passed a new law about school safety. "

Die Legislative der Regierung verabschiedete ein neues Gesetz zur Schulssicherheit.

government politics law state

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adjective

Gesetzgebend, gesetzlich

Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking

Examples :

"Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body."

Obwohl das House of Lords enorm einflussreich bei der Gestaltung der Gesetze des Landes ist, ist es eigentlich kein gesetzgebendes Organ.

politics government law