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Definition
A legislative assembly, parliament, or congress, usually consisting of elected representatives.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal legislative body within a parliamentary system rather than the act of debating itself. It is almost exclusively used in political or academic contexts when discussing foreign government structures. In local Hong Kong political discourse, people typically refer to the Legislative Council directly as 立法會 instead of using this term.
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The legislative assembly of this country seems really chaotic.
Do you know who got into the legislative assembly as a representative?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the act of debating or arguing, which would be 討論 or 爭論. It is a formal noun for the institution, not a verb for the process of legislation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
