Meanings of legislative functions in English

The Imperial Parliament exercises for Ireland legislative functions, but it is almost powerless upon opinion-itallays no discontent, and attracts no affection.

In the Anglo-Saxon commonwealth, therefore, the legislative functions of the Witenagemot were of far less importance than the other branches of its authority.

What I object to is, that I, as President, shall expressly or impliedly seize and exercise the permanent legislative functions of the government.

This mingling of judicial with legislative functions is a thing to be tolerated only while the foundations of a government are being laid.

Furthermore, we do not deny the legislative functions of the city, nor does the plan we advocate contemplate the destruction of the city's legislative body.