LEGISLATURE

Meanings

• noun

  A legislative body, such as a parliament or state legislature, empowered to make laws for a particular jurisdiction.

  - "The legislature passed a new law mandating seat belts for all passengers."
  - "The legislature is currently debating a bill to increase the minimum wage."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃɚ/
   
   
   
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Variants

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legislature , legislatures

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'legislatura', meaning 'the act of legislating'.

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Trivia

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1. The United States Congress is the oldest legislative body in the world, with its first session held in 1790.

2. The word 'legislatura' is also used in the context of a judge's power to legislate, known as 'legislative power of the judiciary'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parliament: A legislative body, often bicameral, that represents the population of a country and makes laws for that country.

2. Congress: A legislative body, bicameral in the United States, that makes federal laws for the country.

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Culture

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In democratic societies, legislatures serve as the primary branch of government, representing the voice of the people and making laws that govern society.

How to Memorize "legislature"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people in a large room, debating and passing laws. This is a legislature in action.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'legislation' with 'legislature'. Legislation is the process of creating and passing laws, and a legislature is the body that does this.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Legislators make laws' to help remember the meaning of 'legislature'.

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