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legislative

[lej-is-ley-tiv] / ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tɪv /


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Neither Sanchez nor Fujimori has a legislative majority.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Whether Milei’s online attacks have directly influenced legislative votes is difficult to measure, said Lucas Romero, director of Synopsis Consultores, a Buenos Aires consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The Environment Agency said it was satisfied the variation met environmental legislative requirements and provided a high level of protection for human health and the environment.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I wish this weren’t the case, but my favorite thing in the world is working the legislative process to deliver for a community, and I am itching to get back to doing that work.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

In February 1838, Angelina addressed the Massachusetts state legislature, becoming the first American woman to speak before a legislative body.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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