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legislature

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
16
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/
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/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ · /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪslət͡ʃə/ · /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪˌsleɪt͡ʃɚ/

Definition of legislature

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
    “state legislature”
    “bicameral legislature”
    “colonial legislature”
    “members of the legislature”
    “The state legislature passed a new education bill.”
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noun

  1. A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
    “state legislature”
    “bicameral legislature”
    “colonial legislature”
    “members of the legislature”
    “The state legislature passed a new education bill.”
  2. (Canada)A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
  3. (Canada)A legislative building.

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Etymology

1676, from stem of legislator + -ure, cognate with French législature.

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