Synonyms for

Legislatures

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

Definition

Legislatures are groups of elected officials who make laws for a particular state or country.

Synonyms & similar words

generalassembly legislativebody legislativeassembly lawmakers legislature parliament congress assembly council chamber senate house government

Synonyms by register

Formal

parliament congress assembly council

Antonyms

executive judiciary administration governance rule authority

Common collocations

  • state legislatures
  • national legislatures
  • legislatures convene
  • legislatures debate
  • legislatures pass laws
  • legislatures meet
  • legislatures adjourn

Word family

noun legislature
verb legislate
adjective legislative
adverb legislatively

Usage note

Legislatures refers to the bodies responsible for making laws. It is a formal term, often used in governmental or academic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The legislature meets once a year to make new laws.
  2. The legislature is made up of elected officials.
  3. The state legislature has the power to pass laws.
  4. The legislature is responsible for creating the state budget.
  5. The legislature can override a veto from the governor.

Quotes

  • "The legislature's job is to make laws, not run the government." - Barack Obama
  • "The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it." - Albert Einstein
  • "The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the legislature derives its authority." - James Madison

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