legislative branchglossary / LEGISLATIVE BRANCH legislative branch. The branch of government responsible for enacting laws; LEGISLATURE. Cf. EXECUTIVE BRANCH; JUDICIAL BRANCH. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Jenna,欧洲顶尖商学院国际经济法专业,专注翻译各类与投资基金和私募股权有关的法律文件。