LEGISLATURES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Legislature

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 17th century: from legislation, on the pattern of judicature

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlɛdʒɪslətʃə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the legislative body of a country or state

Short Definition:

legislative body of country or state

Examples:
  • the Nevada state legislature passed a law to prohibit dumping of nuclear waste

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