Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Sublegislature

👉 In the context of governance and law, a "sublegislature" is a legislative body that has only one member. The term was first used in the United States Congress during the 18th century when a single legislator represented a small district or state. This type of legislature was later adopted by other countries as well, particularly in Europe and Latin America. Sublegislatures were often appointed by the President of the United States or any other elected official to serve for a term of

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