legislature
noun
leg·is·la·ture
ˈle-jə-ˌslā-chər 
also ˌle-jə-ˈslā-,
British often ˈle-jə-slə-chə
: a body of persons having the power to legislate
specifically
: an organized body having the authority to make laws for a political unit
Examples of legislature in a Sentence
Our legislature passed a law requiring people to wear safety belts.
Each state has its own legislature.
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The legislature overwhelmingly opposes legalizing marijuana.
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Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2025
However, that will change starting in June 2026 since the legislature approved removing income requirements for participation in legislation that passed this year.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Smith What’s the plan for renovation at Grand Casino Arena now that the legislature has turned down funding?
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 July 2025
As Wendlandt noted in her order, the legislature has not raised rates for bar advocates for years.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2025
However, that will change starting in June 2026 since the legislature approved removing income requirements for participation in legislation that passed this year.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Smith What’s the plan for renovation at Grand Casino Arena now that the legislature has turned down funding?
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 July 2025
As Wendlandt noted in her order, the legislature has not raised rates for bar advocates for years.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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“Legislature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legislature. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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legislature
noun
leg·is·la·ture
ˈlej-ə-ˌslā-chər
: an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
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legislature
noun
leg·is·la·ture
ˈle-jəs-ˌlā-chər, -ˌchu̇r
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