legislature

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun persons who make or amend or repeal laws

Etymology

1676, from stem of legislator + -ure, cognate with French législature.

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Synonyms

legislative assembly, legislative body, general assembly, law-makers

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