legislature

Example Sentences

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The state’s legislature is also nearly evenly divided.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bill was shelved before the legislature could vote on it.

From Los Angeles Times

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women's toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.

From BBC

Power transfer: Though the legislature has traditionally appointed the majority of the trustees for individual schools, the governor also made a share of these appointments.

From Salon

In response the legislature voted to eliminate some of the state’s most controversial fees and effectively nullify others.

From Los Angeles Times