Legislative Approval

/ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪtɪv əˈpruːvəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The formal consent or sanction by a legislative body required to authorize certain actions or enact laws.
    The treaty required legislative approval before it could be ratified.
  2. (n.) The process through which a legislature examines, debates, and grants permission to executive actions, appointments, or expenditures.
    Legislative approval is necessary for the budget to be enacted.

Forms

  • legislative approval

Commentary

Typically denotes explicit consent by a legislature; distinguishing it from executive or judicial approval is crucial in statutory interpretation and administrative law.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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