Dictionary
legislature
noun leg·is·la·ture \ˈle-jəs-ˌlā-chər also ˌle-jəs-ˈ, British often ˈle-jəs-lə-\
: a group of people with the power to make or change laws
Full Definition of LEGISLATURE
: a body of persons having the power to legislate; specifically : an organized body having the authority to make laws for a political unit
See legislature defined for English-language learners
See legislature defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of LEGISLATURE
1654
Other Government and Politics Terms
LEGISLATURE Defined for Kids
legislature
noun leg·is·la·ture \ˈle-jə-ˌslā-chər\
Definition of LEGISLATURE for Kids
: a body of persons having the power to make and change laws
Learn More About LEGISLATURE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: legistPrevious Word in the Dictionary: legislatressAll Words Near: legislature
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up legislature? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).