an elected group of people who have the power to make and change laws in a state or country
Legislature
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The body of persons in a state or kingdom invested with powerto make and repeal laws; a legislative body.Without the concurrent consent of all three parts of the legislature,no law is, or can be, made. Sir M. Hale.
Legislature meaning & definition 1 of Legislature.
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Body of lawmakers: an official body, usually chosen by election, with the power to make, change, and repeal laws.
Legislature meaning & definition 2 of Legislature.
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