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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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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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A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an encounter.
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Course of living or nourishment; what is eaten and drunk habitually; food; victuals; fare.
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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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A parleying; a discussion; a conference.
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An assembly or council having the highest deliberative and legislative functions.
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of Authority
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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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Mode or system of rule or management; character of government, or of the prevailing social system.
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