1. Members of a legislative body; legislators or representatives in a parliament or congress.
Usage: Plural form; often used in formal or political contexts.

1. Of, relating to, or having the power to make laws; pertaining to a legislature or the legislative branch of government.
Usage: Formal; commonly used in political and governmental discourse.

Examples

• The legislatives in Congress debated the new healthcare bill for weeks.
• State legislatives are responsible for passing local laws.
• The legislatives branch has the power to levy taxes.
• Many legislatives from both parties supported the environmental protection act.
• The legislatives session began with opening remarks from the speaker.
• Voters elected new legislatives to represent their districts.
• The legislatives process requires approval from both chambers.