Senate
/'senit/
Definition
- Noun:
- A legislative body, especially the upper house of a bicameral legislature: The "senate" is typically one of two chambers in a national or state legislature, often characterized by longer terms for its members and equal representation for constituent states or regions, regardless of population.
- The upper house of the United States Congress: Specifically, the "Senate" is one of the two houses of the U.S. Congress, composed of two senators from each state.
- A governing or advisory council in certain institutions: Historically and in some modern contexts, a "senate" can refer to a governing body at a university or other institution.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The bill must pass both the House and the Senate before becoming law.
- The university senate voted on the new academic policy.
- Ancient Rome was governed by a senate of elders.
Advanced Usage
- "to run for the Senate": to be a candidate for election to the U.S. Senate.
- She decided to run for the Senate in the next election.
- "Senate hearing": an official proceeding of a senate committee to gather information or investigate an issue.
- The nominee testified before a Senate hearing.
Variants and Related Words
- Senator (n): A member of a senate.
- The senator from California gave a speech.
- Senatorial (adj): Relating to a senator or a senate.
- He has strong senatorial ambitions.
Synonyms
- Upper house: The higher chamber in a bicameral legislature.
- Legislative council: A body with legislative or advisory functions.
Related Phrases
- State Senate: The upper house in the legislature of a U.S. state.
- He served in the State Senate for eight years.
- Senate floor: The main debating area within the senate chamber.
- The issue was debated on the Senate floor for hours.
Noun
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the upper house of the United States Congress
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assembly possessing high legislative powers
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