Legislative Assembly
noun
the legislature of France 1791–92.
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legislative assemblynounthe bicameral legislature in 28 states of the US
Legislative Assembly
Americannoun
French History.
legislative assembly
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the bicameral legislature in 28 states of the US
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the lower chamber of the bicameral state legislatures in several Commonwealth countries, such as Australia
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the unicameral legislature in most Canadian provinces
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any assembly with legislative powers
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Fernandez declared at the close of her campaign, referring to the number of seats in the 57-seat Legislative Assembly needed to overhaul the judiciary.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
"We're a village running a country," said Barkman, who holds responsibility for trade and economic development in the Legislative Assembly.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2025
Then, members of a smaller group known as the Legislative Assembly, which consists of representatives selected by campus departments, will vote on a no confidence resolution and a censure resolution.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
Guillermo Gallegos, a vice president in El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly, concedes mistakes have been made and said it was a “tragedy” when they occur.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2022
Since these speeches were in part rehearsal for when, as the local Member of the Legislative Assembly, Comrade Pillai would address thronging millions, there was something odd about their pitch and cadence.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
Passinho was declared state heritage by Rio’s legislative assembly through a law proposed by Rio state legislator Veronica Lima.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024
The case was “a prime example of turning what could be a small lawsuit into a nationwide legislative assembly on an F.D.A. rule or any other federal government action,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
The alert was sent to mobile phones across the island of 23 million people, where presidential and legislative assembly elections will be held Saturday.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2024
Vinicius also received awards from Rio's legislative assembly and city council and his footprints were added to the stadium's Walk of Fame beside those of Brazilian greats such as Pele, Garrincha and Ronaldo.
From Reuters ● Jul. 6, 2023
In November 1963, an election was held for the Transkei legislative assembly.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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