legislative+body
21Body snatching — Body Bod y, n.; pl. {Bodies}. [OE. bodi, AS. bodig; akin to OHG. botah. [root]257. Cf. {Bodice}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the… …
22Legislative — Leg is*la*tive (l[e^]j [i^]s*l[asl]*t[i^]v), a. [Cf. F. l[ e]gislatif.] [1913 Webster] 1. Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking; distinguished from {executive}; as, a legislative act; a legislative body. [1913 Webster] The …
23Legislative intent — In law, the legislative intent of the legislature in enacting legislation may sometimes be considered by the judiciary when interpreting the law (see judicial interpretation). The judiciary may attempt to assess legislative intent where… …
24Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico — The Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico is the legislative branch of the government of Puerto Rico. The structure and responsibilities of the Assembly are defined in Article Three of the Constitution of Puerto Rico.The Legislative Assembly of… …
25legislative — le|gis|la|tive [ˈledʒıslətıv US leıtıv] adj [only before noun] concerned with making laws ▪ The new assemblies will have no legislative power . legislative assembly/council/body etc (=one with the power to make laws) ▪ the main legislative body… …
26legislative — leg|is|la|tive [ ledʒı,sleıtıv ] adjective usually before noun ** 1. ) relating to laws or to the process of creating new laws: legislative proposals that would reduce the amount of hazardous waste the legislative power of Congress 2. ) used for… …
27legislative */*/ — UK [ˈledʒɪslətɪv] / US [ˈledʒɪˌsleɪtɪv] adjective [usually before noun] 1) relating to laws or to the process of creating new laws legislative proposals that would reduce the amount of hazardous waste the legislative power of the upper house 2)… …
28legislative council — noun a unicameral legislature • Hypernyms: ↑legislature, ↑legislative assembly, ↑legislative body, ↑general assembly, ↑law makers * * * noun Usage: often capitalized L&C 1 …
29Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland — infobox Organization name = Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland image border = size = 180px caption = abbreviation = motto = Facing The Rising Sun of a New Day Begun formation = 1970 extinction = type = Political organization status = 501(c)(3)… …
30legislative assembly — noun persons who make or amend or repeal laws • Syn: ↑legislature, ↑legislative body, ↑general assembly, ↑law makers • Derivationally related forms: ↑legislate (for: ↑legislature) …
