Legislature in Tagalog

“Legislature” in Tagalog is “Lehislatura” or “Batasan” – referring to the governmental body that has the authority to make laws for a political entity. In the Philippines, the legislature is the Congress, which plays a vital role in creating legislation that shapes the nation. Let’s explore this important political term in greater detail below.

[Words] = Legislature

[Definition]:

• Legislature /ˈledʒ.ɪ.sleɪ.tʃər/
• Noun: The legislative body of a country or state; an organized group of people who have the power to make and change laws
• Noun: An institution responsible for enacting, amending, and repealing laws

[Synonyms] = Lehislatura, Batasan, Kongreso, Kapulungan Pambatasan, Sanggunian Pambansa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The Philippine legislature consists of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• Ex1_PH: Ang lehislatura ng Pilipinas ay binubuo ng dalawang kapulungan: ang Senado at ang Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan.
• Ex2_EN: The legislature convenes regularly to debate and vote on proposed bills and resolutions.
• Ex2_PH: Ang batasan ay regular na nagtitipon upang talakayin at bumoto sa mga iminungkahing panukalang-batas at resolusyon.
• Ex3_EN: Members of the legislature represent the interests of their constituents in the lawmaking process.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga miyembro ng lehislatura ay kumakatawan sa mga interes ng kanilang mga nasasakupan sa proseso ng paggawa ng batas.
• Ex4_EN: The state legislature has the power to override the governor’s veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
• Ex4_PH: Ang batasan ng estado ay may kapangyarihang baligtarin ang veto ng gobernador sa pamamagitan ng dalawang-katlo na mayoryang boto.
• Ex5_EN: The legislature approved the budget after weeks of intense negotiations and discussions.
• Ex5_PH: Ang lehislatura ay nag-apruba ng badyet pagkatapos ng mga linggo ng matinding negosasyon at talakayan.