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Definition of legislature

legislature

/ˈlɛdʒ.ɪsˌleɪ.tʃɚ/
leg · is · la · ture
Adverb:legislatively
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Plural:legislatures
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Adjective:legislative
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legislature Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A deliberative body of persons, usually elected, who are empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state.

Example

"The state legislature voted overwhelmingly to pass the new education funding bill before the end of the session."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from the Latin phrase 'legis lator' ('proposer of a law', from 'lex, legis' meaning 'law' and 'latus', the past participle of 'ferre', meaning 'to carry or bring') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ure'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Legislature. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/legislature
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