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    legislative

    US /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsletɪv/

    ・

    UK /ˈledʒɪslətɪv/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveHaving the power or ability to make laws
    The legislative body writes laws
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to a legislature or legislation
    Legislative reforms are needed to improve the justice system.
    n.NounA deliberative body of persons, usually elective, empowered to enact, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state
    The state legislative is considering a new bill on education.

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • And the activists of Parkland, folks from Moms Demand, who have risen up across the United States and inspired so many people, you know, we may not have seen yet legislative action,

      And the activists of Parkland, folks from Moms Demand, who have risen up across the United States and inspired so many people, you know, we may not have seen yet legislative action,

    • And the activists of Parkland, folks from Mom's Demand, who have risen up across the United States and inspired so many people, you know, we may not have seen yet legislative action.

      And the activists of Parkland, folks from Mom's Demand, who have risen up across the United States and inspired so many people, you know, we may not have seen yet legislative action.

    B1

    Taiwan's New President Lai Urges China to Jointly Maintain Regional Peace

    01:54Taiwan's New President Lai Urges China to Jointly Maintain Regional Peace
    • So his mandate was a little bit weakened, and he also his party, the Democratic Progressive Party of the former incumbent, Tsai Ing-wen essentially lost control of the Legislative Yuan.

      So his mandate was a little bit weakened, and he also his party, the Democratic Progressive Party of the former incumbent, Tsai Ing-wen essentially lost control of the Legislative Yuan.

    • And he also, his party, the Democratic Progressive Party of the former incumbent, Tsai Ing-wen, essentially lost control of the legislative yuan.

      And he also, his party, the Democratic Progressive Party of the former incumbent, Tsai Ing-wen, essentially lost control of the legislative yuan.

    B2

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • And the question is this: many of the legislative functions of the federal government right now are in a state of paralysis as a result of partisan gridlock.

      And the question is this: many of the legislative functions of the federal government right now are in a state of paralysis as a result of partisan gridlock.

    • we've got three minutes total time here -- and the question is this. Many of the legislative

      we've got three minutes total time here -- and the question is this. Many of the legislative

    B1

    How American Cars Got So Bad

    17:49How American Cars Got So Bad
    • A vote on a version of the bailout failed, but eventually, as the risks of bankruptcy grew ever more concrete, President Bush went around the legislative branch and approved $17 billion in immediate funds, with more to follow once Obama took office.

      A vote on a version of the bailout failed, but eventually, as the risks of bankruptcy grew ever more concrete, President Bush went around the legislative branch and approved $17 billion in immediate funds, with more to follow once Obama took office.

    • but eventually, as the risks of bankruptcy grew ever more concrete, President Bush went around the legislative branch and approved $17 billion in immediate funds, with more to follow once Obama took office.

      but eventually, as the risks of bankruptcy grew ever more concrete, President Bush went around the legislative branch and approved $17 billion in immediate funds, with more to follow once Obama took office.

    B1

    Texas lawmakers investigate flash floods as death toll hits 137 | REUTERS

    02:04Texas lawmakers investigate flash floods as death toll hits 137 | REUTERS
    • The legislative committee investigating the floods will next meet in one week in Kerr County.

      The legislative committee investigating the floods will next meet in one week in Kerr County.

    • The legislative committee investigating the floods will next meet in one week in Care County.

      The legislative committee investigating the floods will next meet in one week in Care County.

    B2

    Political Vocabulary in English: 21 Common Terms

    17:45Political Vocabulary in English: 21 Common Terms
    • They have the judiciary, which is the Supreme Court, and they have the legislative, which is the Senate and Congress.

      They have the judiciary, which is the Supreme Court, and they have the legislative, which is the Senate and Congress.

    • and they have the legislative, which is the Senate and Congress.

      and they have the legislative, which is the Senate and Congress.

    B1

    Rights for same-sex couples in Hong Kong | BBC News

    02:21Rights for same-sex couples in Hong Kong | BBC News
    • A bill that offers limited legal rights to same-sex couples married abroad has gone through its first reading in Hong Kong's Legislative Council.

      A bill that offers limited legal rights to same-sex couples married abroad has gone through its first reading in Hong Kong's Legislative Council.

    • A bill that offers limited legal rights to same-sex couples married abroad has gone through its first reading in Hong Kong's Legislative Council.

      A bill that offers limited legal rights to same-sex couples married abroad has gone through its first reading in Hong Kong's Legislative Council.

    B1

    超級野火!最爛州長跟市長!毀掉洛杉磯!

    18:57超級野火!最爛州長跟市長!毀掉洛杉磯!
    • But this new report from the non-partisan Legislative Analyst's Office independently reviewed Newsom's budget and concluded the governor is facing a $55 billion deficit, twice the size of his projection.

      But this new report from the non-partisan Legislative Analyst's Office independently reviewed Newsom's budget and concluded the governor is facing a $55 billion deficit, twice the size of his projection.

    • But this new report from the Nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office independently reviewed Newsom's budget and concluded the governor is facing a $55 billion deficit, twice the size of his projection.

      But this new report from the Nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office independently reviewed Newsom's budget and concluded the governor is facing a $55 billion deficit, twice the size of his projection.

    B1

    Taiwan Government Program Fails To Attract Enough Overseas Talent | TaiwanPlus News

    02:17Taiwan Government Program Fails To Attract Enough Overseas Talent  | TaiwanPlus News
    • And in a recent legislative debate, an opposition Kuomintang legislator said the results were less than ideal.

      And in a recent legislative debate, an opposition Kuomintang legislator said the results were less than ideal.

    • in a recent legislative debate, an opposition Guomindang legislator said the results were less than ideal.

      in a recent legislative debate, an opposition Guomindang legislator said the results were less than ideal.

    B1

    Legislators Fight, Thousands Protest Over Proposed Legislative Reforms | TaiwanPlus News

    02:33Legislators Fight, Thousands Protest Over Proposed Legislative Reforms | TaiwanPlus News
    • On Friday, lawmakers resumed readings of deeply controversial bills that would drastically expand legislative powers.

      On Friday, lawmakers resumed readings of deeply controversial bills that would drastically expand legislative powers.

    • On Friday, lawmakers resumed readings of deeply controversial bills that would drastically expand legislative powers—devisive items that would give lawmakers the power to compel testimony and finer jail those who don't answer questions completely.

      On Friday, lawmakers resumed readings of deeply controversial bills that would drastically expand legislative powers—devisive items that would give lawmakers the power to compel testimony and finer jail those who don't answer questions completely.

    B1