立法府
Meanings
1
The primary modern meaning: the branch of government that makes laws, such as the Diet in Japan.
Japan's legislature is the National Diet.
The legislature passed a new law.
2
assize; court (historical)
Rare historical or legal term for a court or assize; not used in modern everyday Japanese.
Medieval assizes functioned as circuit courts.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を立法府に提出するto submit (a bill, matter) to the legislature
The bill was submitted to the legislature.
- 立法府が〈事〉を制定するfor the legislature to enact (a law)
The legislature enacted a new law.