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Definitions of senate in various dictionaries:
noun - assembly possessing high legislative powers
noun - the upper house of the United States Congress
An assembly or a council of citizens having the highest deliberative and legislative functions in a government, specifically: a.
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| From same root as senile, to Romans this body's name meant a council of old men |
| This most powerful government body of Ancient Rome passed decrees & handled foreign policy |
| Though sworn in 7 months earlier, Lewis Strauss was denied confirmation by this body in 1959 |
| This group that meets in the Capitol started in 1789 with 22 members & now has 100 |
| The State General Assembly consists of a House of Reps. with 100 members & one of these with 38 |
| Every 2 years 1/3 of this body faces re-election |
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A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature or parliament. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin: Senatus), so-called as an assembly of the senior (Latin: senex meaning "the elder" or "old man") and therefore allegedly wiser and more experienced members of the society or ruling class. Thus, the literal meaning of the word "senate" is Assembly of Elders. * Many countries have an assembly named a senate, composed of senators who may be elected, appointed, have inherited the title, or gained membership by other methods, depending on the country. Modern senates typically serve to provide a chamber of "sober second thought" to consider legislation passed by a lower house, whose members are usually elected. Most senates have asymmetrical duties and powers compared with their respective lower house meaning they have special duties, for example to fill important political positions or to pass special laws. Conversely many senates |