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Senate
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sénat
assembly possessing high legislative powers
Exemples
The senate debated the new law for several hours.
Many countries have a senate as part of their legislature.
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sénat
a legislative or governing body, usually the smaller and more influential chamber in a bicameral system, with the authority to create, revise, or approve laws and policies
Exemples
The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice.
Le Sénat a voté pour approuver l'accord commercial international.
Senators in the U.S. Senate debated the budget proposal.
Les élections pour le Sénat ont lieu tous les six ans dans certains pays.
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sénat, conseil académique
a governing body in a college or university responsible for academic matters, policies, and decisions
Exemples
The university senate approved the new curriculum changes.
Le sénat universitaire a approuvé les nouveaux changements de programme.
Faculty members presented their concerns to the senate.
Les membres du corps professoral ont présenté leurs préoccupations au sénat.
