legislative penalty

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• legislative — /ˈlɛdʒəslətɪv/ (say lejuhsluhtiv) adjective 1. having the function of making laws: a legislative body. 2. of or relating to legislation: legislative proceedings. 3. ordained by legislation: a legislative penalty. 4. relating to a legislature: a… …  

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