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• plural of representative.

representatives

Cultural  

1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

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Example Sentences

Representatives from the Supreme Court did not respond to a detailed list of questions.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Representatives of law agencies from Brazil, Canada, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States met in London last week to "share information on suspected offenders, victims and online groups", the NCA said.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Representatives for the Gates Foundation didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Representatives from Utah and California introduced federal legislation in March that would prohibit betting “related to terrorism, assassination, war, gaming, or illegal activity,” according to a press release.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

On August 18, 1920, members of the Tennessee House of Representatives gathered in their chamber to vote on the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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