C1noun formal 5K

Legislature

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈledʒɪslətʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃər/"]/

Meaning of Legislature

a group of people who have the power to make and change laws

In simple words: A group of people who make laws.

Legislature in a sentence

• a democratically elected legislature
• the **national/state legislature**
• She is the youngest woman to be elected to the national legislature.
• The legislature comprises a 212-member Chamber of Deputies elected for a four-year term.
• 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.
• Each province has its own elected governor and legislature.

How to use Legislature

Used primarily in formal contexts when discussing government processes. Not suitable for casual conversations. Often used in discussions about politics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'legis' sounds like 'ledge' and 'lature' like 'nature' — think of where laws grow and change.

Related words

Collocations with Legislature

• bicameral
• unicameral
• 109-member
• be elected to
• approve something
• enact something
• pass something

Synonyms for Legislature

• assembly
• parliament
• congress
• council

Opposites of Legislature

• executive
• judiciary

Common mistakes with Legislature

• Confused with 'legislation' — 'legislation' refers to the laws themselves.
• Using it in informal contexts or slang.
• Spelling mistakes due to pronunciation similarities.

Frequently asked questions about Legislature

What does Legislature mean?

A group of people who make laws.

What is the definition of Legislature?

a group of people who have the power to make and change laws

How do you use Legislature in a sentence?

a democratically elected legislature

Can you give another example of Legislature?

the **national/state legislature**

What are synonyms for Legislature?

Common alternatives include assembly, parliament, congress, council.

What is the opposite of Legislature?

Opposite meanings include executive, judiciary.

What words go with Legislature?

It commonly pairs with bicameral, unicameral, 109-member, be elected to, approve something, enact something, pass something.

What are common mistakes when using Legislature?

Confused with 'legislation' — 'legislation' refers to the laws themselves. Using it in informal contexts or slang. Spelling mistakes due to pronunciation similarities.

How do you pronounce Legislature?

US: /["/ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈledʒɪslətʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Legislature formal or informal?

"Legislature" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Legislature?

Used primarily in formal contexts when discussing government processes. Not suitable for casual conversations. Often used in discussions about politics.

What CEFR level is Legislature?

"Legislature" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.