Legislature
/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental body primarily responsible for making laws.
The legislature passed a new environmental protection act.
Forms
- legislatures
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Commentary
The term denotes the formal institution enacting statutory laws, distinct from executive or judicial functions.
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