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

Now the federal government has launched a voucher program by making an end run around state legislatures. — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Governors and legislatures routinely waive the formula requirements and simply provide communities with a lesser amount. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Note that legislatures are actively shaping state programs and these requirements may change over time. — Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

In red states Democrats need to win to seize majorities in the House and Senate, not to mention increase their control of governor’s mansions and state legislatures. — David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

States could opt out if their respective legislatures act to do so before the bill’s enactment. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Fourteen state legislatures across the country have introduced bills restricting new data center construction, none of which, to this point, have been signed into law. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Dozens of state legislatures have introduced bills to rein in the effects of data centers on power bills and the environment. — Jasper Ward, USA Today, 14 July 2026