LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the phrase legislative branch. (close relations)
Definition of LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Best Alternative Words for LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
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| assembly | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit • the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) • a public facility to meet for open discussion • a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose • a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together • the social act of assembling | ||||||||
| chamber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a natural or artificial enclosed space • an enclosed volume in the body • a room where a judge transacts business • a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly • a room used primarily for sleeping verb • place in a chamber | ||||||||
| congress | nounn | |||||||
noun • a meeting of elected or appointed representatives • the legislature of the United States government • a national legislative assembly • the social act of assembling for some common purpose | ||||||||
| house | nounn | |||||||
noun • a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families • the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments • the members of a religious community living together • the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema • an official assembly having legislative powers • aristocratic family line • play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults • (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided • the management of a gambling house or casino • a social unit living together • a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented • a building in which something is sheltered or located verb • contain or cover • provide someone with accomodation | ||||||||
| legislature | nounn | |||||||
noun • persons who make or amend or repeal laws | ||||||||
| parliament | nounn | |||||||
noun • a legislative assembly in certain countries • a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards | ||||||||
