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Updated June 2026
Relating to the making of laws or the branch of government responsible for enacting legislation. Having the power or function to create laws.
“The legislative assembly debated the proposed changes to tax policy.”
/ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/
leg·is·la·tive
Contains -IVE ending with repeated E's and L's
Worth 16 points; the V adds significant value for strategic plays
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