Definition of "nonlegislative" [nonlegislative]

• Not of a legislative character; not involved with or related to legislating (adjective)

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• "Mr. Bush and the GOP can take one more step toward restoring their fiscal credentials by striking a blow against "nonlegislative" earmarks."
• "In addition, we can approximate the direct impact of the economic slowdown on government activity simply by examining nonlegislative changes in estimates of the government's deficit position."
• "The constitution doesn ' t allow lieutenant governors to break ties on final legislation but permits intervention on procedural matters, amendments, and other nonlegislative issues, according to one legal expert, Bennett Liebman, director of the Government Law Center at Albany Law School."