legislative approval
[ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪtɪv əˈpruːvəl]
nounpl: legislative approvals
aprovação legislativa
1. formal consent or authorization granted by a legislative body or parliament to enact a law, policy, or budget
The bill requires legislative approval before it can become law.
O projeto de lei requer aprovação legislativa antes de se tornar lei.
2. the process by which lawmakers vote on and ratify proposed legislation
The budget passed legislative approval with a majority vote.
O orçamento obteve aprovação legislativa com votação da maioria.
3. official endorsement from the legislative branch of government
The treaty needed legislative approval from Congress.
O tratado necessitava de aprovação legislativa do Congresso.
In both Brazil and the United States, legislative approval is a critical step in the democratic lawmaking process. In Brazil, bills must pass through both chambers of Congress (Chamber of Deputies and Senate), while in the US they must pass through the House and Senate. The term is frequently used in news media, legal documents, and political discourse when discussing government initiatives, budgets, treaties, or significant policy changes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get the green light from Congress
pass through the legislative process
secure legislative backing
win legislative support
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