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Senate
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assembly possessing high legislative powers
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one of the two groups of politicians, the other being the House of Representatives, who have been elected to make laws in some countries, such as France and the US
Example
The bill passed through the senate like a hot knife through butter.
In ancient Rome, the senate had the power to relegate political opponents.
The president of the senate divided the chamber to determine the level of support for the proposed legislation.
