legislature

US /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsletʃɚ/

UK /ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃə(r)/

B2

noun

  • Official group with the authority to make laws

Examples

The legislature passed a law to prohibit the dumping of nuclear waste.

The legislature voted narrowly to table a motion of no-confidence in the government.