Meaning & use
legislature
A group of elected officials with the power to make or change laws for a country or region.
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The state legislature passed a new bill on education funding this week.
Members of the legislature debated the budget late into the night.
A note on using this word
Legislature refers to the law-making body as a whole, distinct from the executive branch that enforces laws.
Words with a similar meaning
parliamentassembly
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