— legislatively , adv.
/lej"is lay'tiv/ , adj.
1. having the function of making laws: a legislative body.
2. of or pertaining to the enactment of laws: legislative proceedings; legislative power.
3. pertaining to a legislature: a legislative recess.
4. enacted or ordained by legislation or a legislature: legislative ruling; legislative remedy.
n.
5. legislature.
[ 1635-45; LEGISLAT(ION) + -IVE ]