senate

• Substantivo que designa um órgão legislativo ou deliberativo, geralmente a câmara alta em um sistema bicameral, composto por representantes eleitos ou nomeados.

A noun referring to a legislative or governing body, typically the upper house in a bicameral system, composed of elected or appointed representatives.

1. Legislative bodyB2formalpolitical

   The upper house of a bicameral legislature, typically responsible for reviewing and approving laws.

   Senado

   • The Senate voted on the new tax reform bill yesterday.
   • She was elected to the Senate after a long campaign.
   • The Senate has the power to confirm presidential appointments.

   Sinônimosassemblychambercongresslegislative assemblylegislatureparliament

2. Governing councilB2formalpolitical

   A council or assembly that governs a university, organization, or institution.

   Conselho

   • The university senate approved the new curriculum changes.
   • The faculty senate debated the budget allocation for research.
   • The student senate organized a campus-wide event.

   Sinônimosassemblyboardcouncilgoverning body