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legislature

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒɪslətʃə/
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Definition of legislature

noun

  • the legislative body of a country or state: the Nevada state legislature passed a law to prohibit dumping of nuclear waste

Origin:

late 17th century: from legislation, on the pattern of judicature

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