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Added 9 October 2026

legislature

/ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about legislature at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Persons who make or amend or repeal laws.

Origin

1676, from stem of legislator + -ure, cognate with French législature.

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