From root: batas
Usage Note
Pambatas is used to describe things related to the making of laws, such as legislative power or authority.
Examples
" Pambatas ang usapin nila. "
Natural Translation
Their issue is legislative.
Literal Translation
Legislative the issue their.
" Ito ay isang pambatas na usapin. "
Natural Translation
This is a legislative matter.
Literal Translation
This is a legislative matter.
" Ang panukalang ito ay nasa pambatas na yugto pa lamang at kailangan pang aprubahan ng Kongreso. "
Natural Translation
This proposal is still only at the legislative stage and still needs to be approved by Congress.
Literal Translation
The proposal this is in legislative that stage yet only and needs still approve by Congress.
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