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The definition of legislature is the body of politicians in a state or country that make laws.

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The U.S. Congress, which passes bills and makes laws is an example of the legislature.

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noun

a body of persons given the responsibility and power to make laws for a country or state; specif., the lawmaking body of a state, corresponding to the U.S. Congress

Origin: see legislator & -ure

See legislature in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An officially elected or otherwise selected body of people vested with the responsibility and power to make laws for a political unit, such as a state or nation.

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