legislature
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- sublegislature noun
Etymology
Origin of legislature
First recorded in 1670–80; legislat(or) + -ure
Example Sentences
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Since Election Day 2024, 88 special elections featuring candidates from both major parties have taken place for institutions including state legislatures and the U.S.
From Salon
"We are fighting together for your jobs with the works council, with the union, and with the Berlin legislature -- I am sure that we will achieve something here".
From Barron's
China returns from the Lunar New Year holiday to a busy week of data and policy announcements, including the annual meetings of its top legislature and advisory body.
These are- the annual meetings of the NPC, which is China's legislature, and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference which is the country's top political advisory body.
From BBC
At least a half-dozen state legislatures are debating bills that could stop new data centers from being built.
From Barron's
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