Legislatures
/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Bodily entities with authority to enact, amend, or repeal statutes or laws, typically within a political jurisdiction.
The legislatures passed new regulations to address environmental concerns.
Forms
- legislature
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Commentary
Use 'legislatures' strictly to denote plural bodies vested with lawmaking powers; avoid conflating with individual lawmakers or informal rulemaking bodies.
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