legislative branch

noun

plural legislative branches

: the branch of a government that is charged with such powers as making laws, levying and collecting taxes, and making financial appropriations : legislature, legislative compare executive branch, judicial branch

Examples of legislative branch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The legislative branch security is solely under the authority of the respective Sergeants at Arms and the USCP Police Board. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Prosecutors later told the judge that the FBI was limited in its interactions with the committee because of the Constitution's Speech and Debate clause, which insulates the legislative branch's deliberative process from the executive branch. — Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

But responsibility for enforcing those limits is increasingly falling to organizations, institutions and individuals outside of the legislative branch. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Bolsonaro's slate of congressional candidates also fared well, ensuring that Brazil will have one of the most conservative congresses in years, and a legislative branch aligned with Bolsonaro's goals, or ready to thwart Lula's agenda. — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for legislative branch

• avalanche
• blanch
• cranch
• manche
• ranch
• stanch
• tranche