legislativo
[le-jis-la-TI-vo]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: legislativos
legislative
1. Relating to or having the power to make laws; pertaining to a legislature
The legislative branch of government is responsible for making laws.
O poder legislativo do governo é responsável por fazer leis.
2. A legislative body or assembly (when used as a noun)
The legislative met to debate the new bill.
O legislativo se reuniu para debater o novo projeto de lei.
3. Enacted or ordained by legislation
This is a legislative requirement.
Este é um requisito legislativo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
poder legislativo - legislative power/branch
eleições legislativas - legislative elections
proposta legislativa - legislative proposal
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