legislature
/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪˌsleɪt͡ʃɚ/ noun B2- A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws. · state legislature· bicameral legislature
- The legislative assembly of a province or territory, as opposed to the federal parliament.
- A legislative building.
Plural legislatures
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