Intermediate Government & Politics

Legislature

/ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃə/ noun

Meaning

The branch of government responsible for making laws.

हिंदी मेंसरकार की वह शाखा जो कानून बनाने के लिए जिम्मेदार है।

Example Sentences

“The bill was passed by the state legislature.”

यह विधेयक राज्य विधानमंडल द्वारा पारित किया गया।

“Members of the legislature are usually elected.”

विधानमंडल के सदस्य आमतौर पर निर्वाचित होते हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Don't confuse with "legislation", which means the actual laws produced, not the body that produces them.

Good to Know

Synonyms
parliament, assembly
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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