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- [lej-is-ley-cher]
- /ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tʃər/
- /ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lej-is-ley-cher]
- /ˈlɛdʒ ɪsˌleɪ tʃər/
Definitions of legislatures word
- noun legislatures a deliberative body of persons, usually elective, who are empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state; the branch of government having the power to make laws, as distinguished from the executive and judicial branches of government. 1
- noun legislatures Plural form of legislature. 1
- noun legislatures plural of legislature. 0
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Origin of legislatures
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; legislat(or) + -ure
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Parts of speech for Legislatures
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preposition
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determiner
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legislatures popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with legislatures
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- how many states have bicameral legislatures?
- when did state legislatures begin codifying laws?
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- what are the two houses of most state legislatures?
- how do state legislatures abuse their redistricting power?
- how does the committee system in state legislatures work?
- what happens to most bills introduced in state legislatures?
- who elects state legislatures?
- what does legislatures mean?
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