Legislative Council
/ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪtɪv ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal assembly or body constituted to draft, debate, amend, and enact laws within a jurisdiction, often serving as an upper or lower house in a bicameral system.
The Legislative Council approved the new environmental regulations after thorough debate.
Forms
- legislative councils
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Commentary
The term typically refers to a legislative chamber in certain jurisdictions, often functioning as a revising or upper house; usage and powers vary by legal system.
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