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the legislative branch

noun
🔊/ðə ˈledʒɪslətɪv brɑːntʃ/
🔊/ðə ˈledʒɪsleɪtɪv bræntʃ/
 [singular]
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  1. (in the US美国) the part of the government, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, that has the power to make laws
    • Budget policy lies with the legislative branch of government. 预算政策属于政府的立法部门。
    compare executive branch, judicial branchTopics Politicsc2