Senate
01
senat
assembly possessing high legislative powers
Exempel
The senate debated the new law for several hours.
Many countries have a senate as part of their legislature.
02
senat, överhus
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
Exempel
The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice.
Senaten röstade för att godkänna det internationella handelsavtalet.
Senators in the U.S. Senate debated the budget proposal.
Val till senaten äger rum var sjätte år i vissa länder.
03
senat, akademiska rådet
a governing body in a college or university responsible for academic matters, policies, and decisions
Exempel
The university senate approved the new curriculum changes.
Universitetets senat godkände de nya läroplanförändringarna.
Faculty members presented their concerns to the senate.
Fakultetsmedlemmarna framförde sina farhågor till senaten.
