legislature
word
Definition
A legislature is a group of people with the authority to make or change laws for a country or region.
Usage & Nuances
'Legislature' is a formal, government term. Often used with country or region names (e.g., 'state legislature', 'national legislature'). Related words: 'parliament', 'congress', but these may refer to specific systems.
Spanish: legislaturaPortuguese (BR): legislaturaPortuguese (PT): legislativo - assembleia legislativaChinese (Simplified): 立法机关Chinese (Traditional): 立法機關Hindi: विधानमंडलArabic: الهيئة التشريعية
Example Sentences
The legislature passed a new education law.
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Each state has its own legislature.
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The legislature meets once a year to discuss laws.
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After months of debate, the legislature finally reached a decision.
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The governor must get approval from the legislature before signing the bill.
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Some members of the legislature disagreed with the proposed changes.
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