legislature
Meaning
A legislature is a deliberative assembly with the authority to make, amend, or repeal laws, typically consisting of elected representatives who are charged with the responsibility of representing the interests of their constituents within a defined politi
💡 While "legislature" is often used interchangeably with "parliament," it is important to recognize that not all legislatures operate under a parliamentary system; some may function within a federal or presidential framework, which can influence their structure and powers.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
quiet
Sunday
morning
,
Maya
sat
at
her
kitchen
table
with
a
cup
of
tea
,
scanning
a
local
newspaper
article
about
a
proposed
zoning
change
.
The
piece
explained
that
the
legislature
would
debate
the
amendment
next
week
,
and
she
paused
to
consider
how
the
decision
might
affect
her
neighbourhood
.
She
imagined
the
increased
traffic
and
wondered
whether
the
new
rules
would
preserve
the
small
parks
or
allow
denser
development
.
After
finishing
the
article
,
she
made
a
list
of
questions
to
raise
at
the
town
hall
and
sent
a
brief
message
to
a
neighbour
whose
garden
adjoined
the
affected
block
.
Although
she
felt
uncertain
about
the
outcome
,
she
resolved
to
attend
the
meeting
so
she
could
speak
clearly
and
represent
her
concerns
.
By
the
time
the
tea
was
cold
,
she
had
researched
the
draft
text
online
and
felt
more
confident
about
what
to
ask
.
Common Phrases
bicameral legislature
legislative process
parliamentary legislature
Synonyms
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