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nate
Plural
senates
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the upper chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for lawmaking, oversight, and approval of appointments
- The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice.
- Senators in the U.S. Senate debated the budget proposal.
- The Senate passed legislation on healthcare reform.
- Each state elects two senators to the U.S. Senate.
- The Senate Committee held hearings on the issue.
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an assembly or council that holds high legislative authority
- The senate debated the new law for several hours.
- Many countries have a senate as part of their legislature.
- The proposed reforms were reviewed by the senate.
- The senate has the power to approve or reject legislation.
- Meetings of the senate are often open to the public.
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a governing body in a college or university responsible for academic matters, policies, and decisions
- The university senate approved the new curriculum changes.
- Faculty members presented their concerns to the senate.
- The senate oversees policies regarding student admissions and grading.
- A special session of the senate was called to address funding issues.
- The senate plays a key role in shaping academic standards for the institution.