legislative council

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noun

the upper house of a bicameral legislature.

a unicameral legislature in a British colony consisting of the governor, official members appointed by the governor, and unofficial members representing the Indigenous population.

a committee composed of members of both houses of a state legislature that meets between sessions to study particular problems and develop programs for the next session.

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Origin of legislative council

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby legislative council

legislate, legislation, legislative, Legislative Assembly, legislative branch, legislative council, legislative veto, legislator, legislatorial, legislatrix, legislature

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How to use legislative council in a sentence

By their constitution they had a governor, a legislative council, and a house of assembly.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Since the house would not make the legislative council elective, he proposed to abolish it altogether.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
The governor is assisted by an executive council and by a nominated legislative council, which consists of at least three members.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
Legislation is by ordinances made by the governor, with the assent of the legislative council.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various

The legislative council chamber is included in the custom-house.
The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2)|John West

British Dictionary definitions for legislative council

legislative council

noun (often capitals)

the upper chamber of certain bicameral legislatures, such as those of the Indian and Australian states

the unicameral legislature of certain colonies or dependent territories

(in the US) a committee composed of members of both chambers of a state legislature, that meets to discuss problems, construct a legislative programme, etc

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