立法府|りっぽうふrippoufu[3]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Definitions
- nounassize; court
- nounlegislature
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym立法機関りっぽうきかんNeutralAn objective term for the body that makes laws. 「立法府」 is often used alongside 「行政府」 and 「司法府」, stressing the separation of the three powers.
- Synonym議会ぎかいNeutralRefers to bodies of elected members such as the Diet and local assemblies. 「立法府」 stresses the legislative function within the three branches of government.
In discussions of the separation of powers, use 「立法府」 for the legislature; it also covers the Diet and local assemblies. Name a specific body with 「議会」; for a plain, objective term, use 「立法機関」.
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