legislative

Definition of legislativenext

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Recent Examples of legislative Latest Indiana legislative updates This story may be updated with additional reporting. Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 This column is about one important concept: that our system of government is made up of three equal parts: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 As Abbott did Texas, Governor Lee then engaged a number of state legislatives races during the 2024 cycle in order to help candidates who support school choice beat those who oppose it. Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals. Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for legislative
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Noun
  • As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Both served in the Illinois legislature before they were elected to Congress and later the White House.
    Jim Williams, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Eating a balanced diet full of fiber, anti-inflammatory fats, and lean protein is also important.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The rest of the way was a steady diet of 20-foot birdie chances.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026

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“Legislative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislative. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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