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noun
a deliberative body of persons, usually elective, who are empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state; the branch of government having the power to make laws, as distinguished from the executive and judicial branches of government.
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Legislatures
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
legislature
1670s, ult. from L. legis lator "a proposer of a law" (see legislator).
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