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senate

UK
/ˈsɛn.ɪt/
US
/ˈsɛn.ɪt/

Translations

senatenoun
senates
pl
UK
/ˈsɛn.ɪt/
US
/ˈsɛn.ɪt/
The senate passed the new law.
Сенат принял новый закон.
Synonyms
legislature
council
assembly
congress
parliament
senateadjective
UK
/ˈsɛn.ɪt/
US
/ˈsɛn.ət/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "senate committee").
Synonyms
senatorial
legislative
congressional
parliamentary
upper-house

Definitions

senatenoun
A legislative or governing body, particularly the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries.
The Senate passed the bill after a lengthy debate.
The governing body of some universities, responsible for academic matters.
The university's senate approved the new curriculum changes.
The supreme council of the ancient Roman Republic and Empire.
Under Augustus, the Roman Senate retained considerable prestige but less real power.
The supreme council of ancient Rome, acting as the principal governing and advisory assembly of the Republic and later the Empire.
In ancient Rome, the senate wielded significant power over both domestic and foreign affairs.
senateadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a senate.
The senate rules were revised to allow remote voting.
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