quasi-legislative

qua·si–leg·is·la·tive

adj \-ˈle-jəs-ˌlā-tiv\

Definition of QUASI-LEGISLATIVE

1

: having a partly legislative character by possession of the right to make rules and regulations having the force of law <a quasi–legislative agency>

2

: essentially legislative in character but not within the legislative power or function especially as constitutionally defined <quasi–legislative powers>

First Known Use of QUASI-LEGISLATIVE

circa 1934