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legislative

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/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪv/ · leg-is-la-tive

relating to the making or enactment of laws.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

relating to the making or enactment of laws.

قوانین بنانے یا نافذ کرنے سے متعلق.

قانون سازی

qanoon saazi

Formal: قانونی

Synonyms

law-makingstatutoryregulatoryقانون سازیقانونیقانونی کارروائی

Antonyms

unlawfulillegalillicitغیر قانونیبے قاعدہبے ضابطہ

Common Collocations

  • legislative body
  • legislative process
  • legislative powers

Example Sentences

The legislative assembly passed the new law unanimously.

قانون ساز اسمبلی نے نئی قانون کو متفقہ طور پر منظور کر لیا.

Qanoon saaz assembly ne nai qanoon ko mutafiq tor par manzoor kar liya.

Legislative changes are necessary for the improvement of public services.

عوامی خدمات کی بہتری کے لئے قانون سازی میں تبدیلیاں ضروری ہیں.

Awaami khidmaat ki behtari ke liye qanoon saazi mein tabdeeliyaan zaroori hain.

The legislative process can be complex and lengthy.

قانون سازی کا عمل پیچیدہ اور طویل ہو سکتا ہے.

Qanoon saazi ka amal paichida aur taleel ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

legislator:A legislator is a person who makes laws, while legislative pertains to the process of making laws.

Word Family

legislation
nounقانون سازی
legislator
nounقانون ساز

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'legislative' as 'legislate' or 'law-making'.

Picture a group of lawmakers in a chamber, discussing and drafting laws.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "legis latus" — law laid down

First known use: 15th century

The term 'legislative' derives from the Latin 'legis latus', meaning 'law laid down'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, primarily associated with government and law-making.