as in general assembly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of legislative assembly
One candidate competing in the first round of the legislative assembly elections on Sunday suggested that a rival party was financed by Jews.
—
Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
The vote was conducted by a legislative assembly of more than 200 members across UCLA departments who are elected to represent 3,800 tenured and tenure-track faculty.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
Last year, the legislative assembly approved a migration law meant to expedite citizenship to foreigners who support social and economic development programs by donating Bitcoin, Reuters reported.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
In the absence of a legislative assembly, Abbas has ruled by decree for 15 years.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for legislative assembly 
Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
The vote was conducted by a legislative assembly of more than 200 members across UCLA departments who are elected to represent 3,800 tenured and tenure-track faculty.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
Last year, the legislative assembly approved a migration law meant to expedite citizenship to foreigners who support social and economic development programs by donating Bitcoin, Reuters reported.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
In the absence of a legislative assembly, Abbas has ruled by decree for 15 years.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for legislative assembly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislative assembly
Noun
-
The general assembly is the only time Perez addresses socios in person.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
-
On the last Friday of the year, Governor DeWine vetoed the SAFE Act, a bill sent to him with clear majorities in both houses of the Ohio general assembly.The Editors, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
In addition to the presidential race, Michigan voters are casting votes to fill an open U.S. Senate seat and weighing in on congressional, state legislative, Michigan Supreme Court and university board races, as well as local offices and proposals.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
-
Congressional investigations led by Grassley uncovered multiple issues including UACs being released to MS-13 gang members and alleged traffickers, prompting him to file criminal complaints and Senate Republicans to propose legislatives solutions.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
Shortly after Trump's electoral victory, Governor Gavin Newsom called a special session of the state legislature.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
-
That creates a temptation and an incentive for the majority in the state legislature to try to alter governmental institutions to benefit their side politically.Christopher Cooper / Made by History, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The all-day menu has a focus on dishes that use ingredients common in the islands and staples of the Polynesian diet, like breadfruit tostones and spam.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
-
Some older adults get enough calcium from their diets, Mason says, but those who don't may want to consider taking a supplement.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near legislative assembly
Cite this Entry
“Legislative assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislative%20assembly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share