legislature
pronunciation
How to pronounce legislature in British English:
UK [ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃə(r)]
How to pronounce legislature in American English:
US [ˈlɛdʒɪˌsletʃɚ]
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- Noun:
- persons who make or amend or repeal laws
Word Origin
- legislature (n.)
- 1670s; see legislator + -ure.
Example
- 1. Arnold schwarzenegger 's government is dysfunctional and the legislature gridlocked .
- 2. That set the stage for the florida legislature .
- 3. The legislature remains too weak .
- 4. The legislature remains solidly democratic .
- 5. Meanwhile , mexico city 's legislature voted to legalise gay marriage .