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legislature

 

[ ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

governmental

A legislative body, typically a branch of government, that is responsible for making laws.

Synonyms

assembly, congress, parliament

Examples of usage

  • The legislature passed a new bill to increase funding for education.
  • The state legislature consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The collective group of individuals who are empowered to make laws and regulations for a particular political unit.

Synonyms

lawmakers, lawmaking body, legislative branch

Examples of usage

  • The legislature is composed of elected officials who represent the interests of the people.
  • The legislature plays a crucial role in the governance of the country.

Translations

Translations of the word "legislature" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legislatura

🇮🇳 विधानमंडल

🇩🇪 Legislative

🇮🇩 legislatif

🇺🇦 законодавчий орган

🇵🇱 legislatura

🇯🇵 立法府

🇫🇷 législature

🇪🇸 legislatura

🇹🇷 yasama organı

🇰🇷 입법부

🇸🇦 السلطة التشريعية

🇨🇿 zákonodárný orgán

🇸🇰 legislatíva

🇨🇳 立法机关

🇸🇮 zakonodajni organ

🇮🇸 löggjafarvaldið

🇰🇿 заң шығару органы

🇬🇪 კანონმდებლობა

🇦🇿 qanunverici orqan

🇲🇽 legislatura

Etymology

The term 'legislature' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'legislatura,' which means 'the action of making laws.' The concept of a legislative body dates back to ancient times, with assemblies and councils responsible for creating and passing laws. Over the centuries, the role and structure of legislatures have evolved to reflect the changing needs of societies and governments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,092, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.