legislature
Translation
legislature, congress
Examples
The legislature passed the new bill.
The legislature passed the new bill.
Grammar Patterns
the legislature the group of people in a country with the power to make and change laws The legislature is responsible for making laws.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parliament, congress, assembly, council
Etymology
From Latin 'legis' (law) + 'lator' (proposer). The body that proposes laws.
Memory Tips
The 'legislature' is the place where 'legislation' is made.