(archaic) A female legislator.

plural of legisign

(Peircean semiotics) A sign that consists in a general idea, norm, or law.

(law) The period of time in which a group of legislators elected together in a general election are able to enact legislation; usually one year if general elections are conducted annually, or two years if general elections are conducted biennially.

plural of legislative session

plural of legislative

plural of legislative branch

(law) Synonym of secondary legislation

(law) Synonym of secondary legislation

(law) legislation enacted by an act of parliament; contrasted with secondary legislation, which is enacted by the executive branch under powers derived from primary legislation.