legislative

Example Sentences

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If lawmakers want to rebuild public trust—and have something to show for this legislative term—they would be wise to move this bill forward.

From Barron's

Time and time again on “Parks and Recreation,” the intrepid and plucky Leslie cut through legislative red tape and won over her enemies, and the ones she couldn’t persuade always looked like cold-hearted fools.

From Salon

In his ruling at the Court of Session, Lord Sandison said a "reasonable person" could not have believed the letter gave "any assurance as to the legislative sufficiency of the scheme".

From BBC

It’s hard to reconcile Uber’s solicitude for accident victims with its most recent legislative victory in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

In her address, Rodríguez announced the proposal to reform the country's hydrocarbon law, saying she had asked the legislative body to approve it.

From BBC