Synonyms for

Legislature

Verb / ˈledʒʌˌsleɪtʃɜ: / Another word for legislature — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people who have the power to make or change laws.

Synonyms & similar words

legislativebody legislativeassembly generalassembly lawmakers congress parliament assembly council chamber senate house diet synod convocation convention conference session meeting gathering body organization government authority administration

Synonyms by register

Formal

parliament congress assembly council

Informal

lawmakers politicians the powers that be

Literary

senate tribunate

Antonyms

executive judiciary administration government ruler monarch

Common collocations

  • state legislature
  • national legislature
  • legislature passes
  • legislature convenes
  • legislature debates
  • legislature votes
  • legislature enacts

Word family

noun legislature
verb legislate
adjective legislative
adverb legislatively

Usage note

Legislature refers to the body of people responsible for making laws. It is often used in formal contexts, especially when referring to specific governmental bodies like Congress or Parliament.

Example sentences

  1. The legislature meets once a year to make important decisions.
  2. The governor signed a bill into law that was passed by the legislature.
  3. The members of the legislature represent the people of their state or country.
  4. The legislature debated for hours before reaching a decision.
  5. The legislature has the power to raise taxes and spend money.

Quotes

  • 'The first duty of a government is to give education to the people.' - John Adams
  • 'The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.' - Thomas Jefferson

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