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legislature

/ˈlɛdʒɪslətʃə/

/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃər/

legislaturenoun

legislatures

/ˈlɛdʒɪslətʃə/

/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃər/

Translations

законодательный орган

The state legislature convened to discuss the budget proposal.

Законодательный орган штата собрался для обсуждения предложения по бюджету.

Additional translations

законодательное собрание

законодательная власть

Definitions

An official body or assembly that has the authority to enact, amend, or repeal laws for a political unit such as a country, state, or province.

The state legislature passed a new education reform bill last week.

The legislative branch of a government, distinct from the executive and judicial branches.

Under the constitution, the legislature can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority.

Synonyms

governing body

law-making body

legislatureproper noun

Definitions

A specific legislative body referred to by its official title, especially a state legislature in the United States.

After months of debate, the Legislature finally approved the budget.