legislature
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Any potential buyer should be keeping a close eye on a bill slowly winding its way through the state legislature this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The Liberal Party holds 173 of 343 seats in the national legislature, following special election wins in Toronto.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Last month, Indiana governor Mike Braun signed a bill to help fund a potential stadium in Hammond, Ind., after it passed the state legislature with broad bipartisan support.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Bespectacled and known for his measured tone, the 68-year-old was believed to enjoy the confidence of the late Khamenei, after a long career in the military, media and legislature.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
In the second stage, general elections would be held for a constituent assembly and legislature in which all political parties winning 5 percent or more of the vote would participate in the cabinet.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing legislature
U.S. Government Lingo
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Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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