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senate
[sen-it]
noun
an assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government, especially a legislative assembly of a state or nation.
(initial capital letter)the upper house of the legislature of certain countries, as the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Ireland, Republic of South Africa, Australia, and some Latin American countries.
the room or building in which such a group meets.
Roman History.the supreme council of state, the membership and functions of which varied at different periods.
a governing, advisory, or disciplinary body, as in certain universities.
Senate
1/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
the upper chamber of the legislatures of the US, Canada, Australia, and many other countries
the legislative council of ancient Rome. Originally the council of the kings, the Senate became the highest legislative, judicial, and religious authority in republican Rome
the ruling body of certain free cities in medieval and modern Europe
senate
2/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
any legislative or governing body considered to resemble a Senate
the main governing body at some colleges and universities
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of senate1
Example Sentences
These numbers have caught the attention of some politicians in Washington, and last December airline bosses were grilled before a senate committee.
He has been highly critical of the government after the senate voted to lift his immunity over his alleged support of the M23 group.
However, Akpoti-Uduaghan and her supporters argued that the committee was targeting her because of the allegations she had made against the senate president.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's senate has stripped former President Joseph Kabila of his immunity, paving the way for his prosecution over his alleged backing of rebels in the east.
Since retiring from boxing he has been involved in politics in his home country, but last week failed in his bid to become elected to the Philippines senate.
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