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LEGISLATIVE

having the power to make laws.
The legislative branch of the American government creates laws.
by Mango Man June 10, 2019
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Passing Legislation

A term used by people of high political status, such as a mayor, a chief, a selectman, a representative, a president, what have you. This term is commonly used to be synonymous with "I have to poop", but this version is used to make conversation less awkward.
Barack Obama leaned over to Vladimir Putin during an interview and said "Pardon me, I have to uuuuh...well, let's just say I should be passing legislation."
by Skanago:g December 28, 2014
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Anti-Taco legislation

the legislation that was passed by the chickens to ban tacos in the year 9595
In 1000 years tacos will be illegal, and we all know why.

Anti-taco legislation. disestablishmentarianism
by Turkatron0 July 7, 2010
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dead parrot legislation

A piece of legislation whose title either intentionally or otherwise:-

1) Has little or nothing to do with how it will operate in practice. It may even be completely ineffective.
2) In practice does the exact opposite to the title.

Could also be described as a dud, con, fraud or even surreal.

The term refers to a famous Monty Python sketch about a dead parrot.
"...the Attorney General needs to look at this consultation paper again. If he doesn't we could end up with a piece of dead parrot legislation..."
by irritant August 4, 2004
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Legislature

Body of lawmakers: an official body, usually chosen by election, with the power to make, change, and repeal laws.
She's been chosen in the legislature many times.
by Jafje September 24, 2007
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Anti-Taco Legislation

Any type of bill, resolution, statute, etc., that bans or otherwise prohibits the sale or consumption of tacos, and any meals made of tacos.
Anti-Taco Legislation is actually what the Patriot Act is all about.
by Matt The Man November 3, 2007
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legislate from the bench

What judges do when they hand down a decision you don't like.
The decision by the Ninth Circuit Court to ban roof-mounted bazookas on pickup trucks is a blatant example of judges who legislate from the bench.
by jack6128 December 12, 2012
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