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legislative body
/lˈɛdʒɪslətˌɪv bˈɑːdi/
/lˈɛdʒɪslətˌɪv bˈɒdi/
Legislative body
01
a group of people, usually elected, that has the authority to make, change, and pass laws for a country, state, or community
Examples
The legislative body is responsible for creating laws that govern the entire nation.
Each state has its own legislative body to handle local laws and regulations.
