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Jack,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与重大诉讼案件有关的法律文件。