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Definition of the legislative branch noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the legislative branch

noun
 
/ðə ˈledʒɪslətɪv brɑːntʃ/
 
/ðə ˈledʒɪsleɪtɪv bræntʃ/
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  1. (in the US) the part of the government, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, that has the power to make laws
    • Budget policy lies with the legislative branch of government.
    compare executive branch, judicial branchTopics Politicsc2
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