adjective

gesetzgebend

legislative

The German word "gesetzgebend" is an adjective that means "legislative" or "law-making". It is formed from "Gesetz" (law) combined with the suffix "-gebend", which suggests the function of giving or creating.

Similar words in German include "gesetzlich" (legal) and "rechtlich" (juridical).

While "gesetzgebend" specifically refers to the activity of creating laws, "gesetzlich" pertains to things that are established or regulated by law, and "rechtlich" relates to legal matters in a broader context.

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Examples

Der Bundestag ist das gesetzgebende Organ in Deutschland.adjective

The Bundestag is the legislative body in Germany.

Die Regierung hat keine gesetzgebende Gewalt mehr.adjective

The government no longer has any legislative power.

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