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legislature

[lej-is-ley-cher] / ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tʃər /


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Carlos Bautista Tafolla, a friend of Manzo’s since childhood who had been elected with the hat movement to the state legislature, nominated Quiroz to replace him as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Virginia’s constitution requires that the legislature approve a proposed amendment twice—once before and once after an election of state lawmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The state legislature fixed this problem by adding a pathway for near-retirees.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Radcliffe hoped they would formulate a set of bipartisan recommendations to the state legislature.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The legislature back home decided not to reappoint the two men.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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