Definitions
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- noun persons who make or amend or repeal laws
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Examples
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A 2008 amendment effectively barred several newer organizations from participating in the indirect election of members of both the legislative assembly and the committee that chooses the chief executive.
The Middle Kingdom 2009
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Handouts from the central government for its executive council, borders commissioner and legislative assembly will take the final grant to 84.2 million pounds, a fraction of a 290-million-pound budget drawn up locally.
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Despite a constitutional provision against reelection, Gen. Rojas Pinilla was reelected by 76 members of the legislative assembly meeting under military control.
1953, June 14 2001
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The assembly, made up of 490 senators and members of the legislative assembly, will debate a final constitution based on the framework of the interim constitution negotiated by the mulit-party
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Constitutional Council, whose job it is to monitor both the president and the legislative assembly.
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This convention sent a communication to the governor, disclaiming all intention of performing any act of government; professing to have met, in dark and distressing times, to consult and advise measures for the peace and good order of his majesty's subjects in the province; and praying that he would call together the legislative assembly.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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"States-general" was by no means a legislative assembly.
Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 Ruth Putnam
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In some cantons members are elected by popular vote; in others, by the legislative assembly.
The Governments of Europe Frederic Austin Ogg 1914
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Change of persons holding office is usually provided in the constitution, sometimes by rotation, sometimes by vote of the legislative assembly.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913
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“States-general” was by no means a legislative assembly.
Charles the Bold Putnam, Ruth, 1856-1931 1908
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