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/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsɪtɪv ˈbɒdi/ · leg·i·sla·tive bod·y
noun
- A group of people elected or appointed to make, amend, and repeal laws in a country, state, or organization. The legislative body of the United States Congress is divided into two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- A governing body that has the power to make laws and regulations in a particular field or industry. The legislative body of the medical profession sets standards for medical education and practice.
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Did you know? The term 'legislative body' is often used interchangeably with 'legislature', but technically, a legislature is the collective body of people making laws, while a legislative body refers to the specific group of people making laws in a particular context.