Synonyms of legislatures

legislatures

noun

plural of legislature

as in parliaments

a group of people with the power to make or change laws

Our legislature passed a law requiring people to wear safety belts.

Each state has its own legislature.

state legislatures

Related Words

• parliaments
• houses
• congresses
• legislatives
• diets
• assemblies
• councils
• chambers
• legislative assemblies
• general assemblies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of legislatures

In Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina, top Democrats fought the program but were overridden by Republican legislatures. — Cory Turner, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026

The States Project, an organization focused on electing Democrats to state legislatures, has raised more than $100 million this cycle. — Dan Merica, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026

Separately, in 2023, more than 45 bills meant to restrict or ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in higher education were introduced in state legislatures. — Rodney Coates, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Twenty-seven other states separate biological males from females in K-12 sports, but all of those policies were enacted by state legislatures rather than approved by voters. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Brazilians will also elect 27 state governors, members of state legislatures, all 513 federal members of the lower house of congress and 54 of the country’s 81 senators in Sunday's vote. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Congress, legislatures and agencies can alter policies as circumstances change. — Gale Norton, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Not all states observe it — and under the bill, states can opt out of the change if their respective legislatures act to do so before the bill’s enactment. — Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

More than 158 million Brazilians are eligible to participate in the 2026 election, which will determine not only the presidency but also governorships and seats in the National Congress and state legislatures. — Katie Angell Britannica Editors Oct. 2, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Oct. 2026