legislature
Translation
legislature, parliament
Examples
The state legislature meets every year.
The state legislature meets every year.
A new bill was introduced in the legislature.
A new bill was introduced in the legislature.
Grammar Patterns
((the legislature)) the group of people in a country or state who have the power to make and change laws The state legislature meets every year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parliament, congress, assembly, council
Etymology
From 'legislate' plus the suffix '-ure', indicating an office, body, or function. The body that legislates.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'structure' that makes laws. 'Legislature' sounds like 'legal structure'.