legislature — the body of people in a country or state who have the power to make and change laws
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the body of people in a country or state who have the power to make and change laws
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃər/
Example Sentences
- The legislature decided to ban pineapple on pizza after heated debates.
- Members of the legislature work together to create laws that benefit society.
- The cat somehow got elected to the legislature and voted to make tuna mandatory in all cafeterias.
legislature
NOUN[/ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃər/]
the body of people in a country or state who have the power to make and change laws
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'legislatus', formed from 'legis' (of law) and 'latus' (carried, brought), combined with the suffix '-ure' (denoting an institution or body). It evolved to mean 'a body that makes laws'.
Breakdown
legis- (law) + -latus (carried, brought) + -ure (institution, body). The root 'latus' suggests laws being 'carried' or 'brought forth' by an authoritative body.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The legislature decided to ban pineapple on pizza after heated debates.”
“Members of the legislature work together to create laws that benefit society.”
“The cat somehow got elected to the legislature and voted to make tuna mandatory in all cafeterias.”
“The federal legislature has the authority to regulate interstate commerce.”
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