Zoeken
Selecteer de woordenboektaal
Senate
01
senaat
assembly possessing high legislative powers
Voorbeelden
The senate debated the new law for several hours.
Many countries have a senate as part of their legislature.
02
senaat, hogerhuis
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
Voorbeelden
The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice.
De Senaat stemde in met het internationale handelsakkoord.
Senators in the U.S. Senate debated the budget proposal.
Verkiezingen voor de Senaat vinden elke zes jaar plaats in sommige landen.
03
senaat, academische raad
a governing body in a college or university responsible for academic matters, policies, and decisions
Voorbeelden
The university senate approved the new curriculum changes.
De universitaire senaat keurde de nieuwe curriculumwijzigingen goed.
Faculty members presented their concerns to the senate.
Faculteitsleden hebben hun zorgen voorgelegd aan de senaat.
