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Legislature

The body of persons in a state or kingdom invested with power to make and repeal laws; a legislative body.

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Assembly 76% connected

A company of persons collected together in one place, and usually for some common purpose, esp. for deliberation and legislation, for worship, or for…

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Congress 76% connected

A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an encounter.

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Diet 76% connected

Course of living or nourishment; what is eaten and drunk habitually; food; victuals; fare.

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House 76% connected

A structure intended or used as a habitation or shelter for animals of any kind; but especially, a building or edifice for the habitation of man; a d…

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Parliament 76% connected

A parleying; a discussion; a conference.

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Senate 76% connected

An assembly or council having the highest deliberative and legislative functions.

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Authorities 70% connected

of Authority

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Government 70% connected

The act of governing; the exercise of authority; the administration of laws; control; direction; regulation; as, civil, church, or family government.

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Regime 70% connected

Mode or system of rule or management; character of government, or of the prevailing social system.

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