legislative council

• هيئة تشريعية رسمية أو لجنة حكومية تتولى دراسة القوانين واقتراحها، وتُشكّل غالبًا مجلسًا أعلى أو هيئة استشارية في الأنظمة البرلمانية.

A formal legislative body or committee within a government, often serving as an upper house or advisory council in parliamentary systems, responsible for reviewing and proposing laws.

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   A legislative council is a formal body within a government that has the power to make, amend, or repeal laws. It is often the upper house in a bicameral legislature or the sole chamber in a unicameral system.

   المجلس التشريعي

   • The legislative council debated the new tax bill for hours.
   • Members of the legislative council are elected every five years.
   • The proposed law was passed by the legislative council and sent to the governor for approval.