Legislature
/ˈlɛdʒ.ɪ.slətʃər/noun
A legislative body of government responsible for making laws.
Did you know?The term 'legislature' originates from Latin, where it reflects a profound connection to the act of binding society through chosen laws, echoing ancient rituals of order and governance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leg-
“to gather, choose, or bind.”
Latin
Latin
legis
“law.”
Latin
Latin
legislare
“to make laws, to appoint.”
Old French
Old French
legislature
“a body that enacts laws.”
Early Modern English
English
legislature
“a body of individuals with the authority to make laws.”
Modern English
English
legislature
“an organized assembly responsible for law-making.”