Legislative Authority
/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪv ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The lawful power or right granted to a legislative body to enact, amend, or repeal laws.
The legislative authority approved the new environmental regulations.
- (n.) The governmental branch or entity responsible for making statutes and laws within a jurisdiction.
In a democracy, legislative authority is vested in elected representatives.
Forms
- legislative authority
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Commentary
Legislative authority typically refers both to the formal power conferred on a legislative body and to the body itself; context usually clarifies which sense applies.
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