council vs legislature

council

noun
  • A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council). 

  • Discussion or deliberation. 

legislature

noun
  • The legislative assembly of a province or territory, as opposed to the federal parliament. 

  • A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws. 

  • A legislative building. 

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