Legislative Counsel
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) An attorney or office specializing in drafting and reviewing legislation and legal documents for a legislative body.
The legislative counsel prepared the bill for the upcoming session.
Forms
- legislative counsel
- legislative counsels
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Commentary
The term typically refers to a specialized legal advisor within a legislative body responsible for precise legal drafting and ensuring that proposed statutes conform to legal standards.
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