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UKSenate
/sˈɛnət/
/ˈsɛnət/, /ˈsɛnɪt/Senate
[NOUN]
2
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
Examples
1. The bill passed through the senate like a hot knife through butter.
2. He ran unsuccessfully for the Senate in New York.
3. The Senate is expected to follow the lead of the House.
4. France held its breath while the Senate chose its new president.
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