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Legislative

Making, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking; -- distinguished from executive; as, a legislative act; a legislative body.

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Legislate 74% connected

To make or enact a law or laws.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Legislate 74% connected

To make or enact a law or laws.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Legislation 66% connected

The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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