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a group of people with the power to make or change laws
Our legislature passed a law requiring people to wear safety belts. Each state has its own legislature. state legislatures
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From 2019 to 2023, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) authorized $27 billion to be collected from ratepayers in wildfire prevention and insurance costs, according to a report provided to the state legislature, and this figure is expected to rise faster than inflation through 2027.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
It is made up of members of Parliament, municipal councils, and regional legislatures.
—Sophiko Megrelidze, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
She was first elected to the legislature in 2018 and has made a name as an outspoken progressive, operating in a Florida House of Representatives dominated by Republicans.
—Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Amending the Constitution is a rigorous process with a high bar that would require the approval of two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of each state legislature or state convention.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
It is made up of members of Parliament, municipal councils, and regional legislatures.
—Sophiko Megrelidze, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
She was first elected to the legislature in 2018 and has made a name as an outspoken progressive, operating in a Florida House of Representatives dominated by Republicans.
—Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Amending the Constitution is a rigorous process with a high bar that would require the approval of two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of each state legislature or state convention.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislature
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In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
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Congressional investigations led by Grassley uncovered multiple issues including UACs being released to MS-13 gang members and alleged traffickers, prompting him to file criminal complaints and Senate Republicans to propose legislatives solutions.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
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What's New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in parliament, placing the country on course for an early election in February.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Reinvent German Business On Monday, the German Chancellor was defeated in parliament and will soon lose his job.Andrew Binns, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Feral cats usually try to stay away from houses and people, and often have an ear tip to shows that they've been neutered and returned.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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In April 2023, a six-person cohort gathered at Laverty’s house in West London armed with ingredients, and began cooking different recipes out of Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That?Andrew Zucker, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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The 2034 World Cup was officially awarded to Saudi Arabia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Wednesday after a virtual congress.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The hosts of the tournament will be confirmed at a FIFA congress on 11 December and the Saudi bid is uncontested so far.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Legislature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislature. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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