Le·gif'ic (le*jĭf'ĭk) adjective [ Latin lex , legis , law + - ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy .] Of or pertaining to making laws. « Practically, in many cases, authority or legific competence has begun in bare power.» J. Grote. ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/27