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Updated June 2026
The governmental body with the authority to make, amend, and repeal laws, such as a parliament or congress. The branch of government responsible for legislation.
“The state legislature convened to address the budget crisis.”
/ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/
leg·is·la·ture
Contains common letters L, E, G with -URE ending pattern
Worth 12 points; useful for connecting with existing words
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