CEFR B2

legislature

noun

Meaning

A body of people, typically elected, who have the power to make laws for a country or state.

Examples

The state legislature is responsible for creating laws within its borders.
Members of the legislature meet regularly to discuss and vote on proposed bills.

Synonyms: assembly, parliament, congress, body

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legislature (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃər/

Definition

A body of people, typically elected, who have the power to make laws for a country or state.

Examples

The state legislature is responsible for creating laws within its borders.
Members of the legislature meet regularly to discuss and vote on proposed bills.
The country's legislature is bicameral, consisting of two houses.

How to Use legislature

legislature of (prepositional phrase): To specify which legislature is being referred to. — "The legislature of California is considering new environmental regulations."
legislature meets (collocation): When the legislative body convenes for sessions. — "The legislature meets annually to address the state's needs."

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