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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024leg′islative coun′cil, - Lawmaking, Governmentthe upper house of a bicameral legislature.
- Lawmaking, Governmenta unicameral legislature in a British colony consisting of the governor, official members appointed by the governor, and unofficial members representing the indigenous population.
- Governmenta committee composed of members of both houses of a state legislature that meets between sessions to study particular problems and develop programs for the next session.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: legislative council n (often capitals)- the upper chamber of certain bicameral legislatures, such as those of the Indian and Australian states
- the unicameral legislature of certain colonies or dependent territories
- (in the US) a committee composed of members of both chambers of a state legislature, that meets to discuss problems, construct a legislative programme, etc
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