legislature
Pronunciation: [ˈlɛdʒɪslətʃər]
Word
Context: "government"
(noun) a group of people who make and change laws in a country or place. Think of them like a big team that decides rules for everyone to follow.
Example
The legislature passed a new law to protect the environment.
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Without the legislature, there would be no way to make new laws.
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What is the main job of the legislature in our country?
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