legislative council
Americannoun
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the upper house of a bicameral legislature.
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a unicameral legislature in a British colony consisting of the governor, official members appointed by the governor, and unofficial members representing the Indigenous population.
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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.
noun
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the upper chamber of certain bicameral legislatures, such as those of the Indian and Australian states
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the unicameral legislature of certain colonies or dependent territories
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(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
Etymology
Origin of legislative council
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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The recent tragedy came as the Hong Kong government has been campaigning to boost turnout for a legislative council election scheduled for Dec. 7.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
They were among the hundreds who stormed the city's legislative council in July 2019, which was seen as a watershed event in the 2019-2020 protests.
From BBC • May 29, 2024
A news release from the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association says its legislative council voted for the change on Thursday, effective immediately.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022
One of the restrictions put in place was a system of extensive vetting of candidates for chief executive and the city’s legislative council.
From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2022
The first act of incorporation was granted to the city, by the legislative council of the territory, in 1805, under the style of "the Mayor, Aldermen and inhabitants of the city of New Orleans."
From Norman's New Orleans and Environs Containing a Brief Historical Sketch of the Territory and State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time by Norman, B. M.
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