Legislative Institution
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal body or assembly vested with the authority to enact, amend, and repeal laws within a jurisdiction.
The legislative institution passed new regulations to address environmental concerns.
Forms
- legislative institution
- legislative institutions
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Commentary
The term denotes a legally established body with lawmaking powers; distinctions between types of legislative institutions (e.g., unicameral vs. bicameral) can be relevant in legal contexts.
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