Legislative Assembly

noun

, French History.

1. the legislature of France 1791–92.

legislative assembly

noun

1. the bicameral legislature in 28 states of the US
2. the lower chamber of the bicameral state legislatures in several Commonwealth countries, such as Australia
3. the unicameral legislature in most Canadian provinces
4. any assembly with legislative powers

Example Sentences

It is defined as a "large majority in a legislative assembly that enables a government to pass laws without effective scrutiny" and became popular around the UK general election in July.

From BBC

Sian Mullholland, who is an Alliance Party member of the legislative assembly, said her son played in the same hurling team and "everyone in our Carey Parish and the wider area are devastated".

From BBC

Matthew O'Toole, leader of the opposition in Northern Ireland's legislative assembly, argued the executive's first six months have prioritised "photo opportunities over substance".

From BBC

Passinho was declared state heritage by Rio’s legislative assembly through a law proposed by Rio state legislator Veronica Lima.

From Seattle Times

It was a relatively quiet coda to what had been an almost annual scene on America’s religious calendar — impassioned showdowns at legislative assemblies of Protestant denominations, marked by protests, political maneuverings and earnest prayers.

From Seattle Times