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States General

Description:

The term "States General" refers to the legislative body, or parliament, in some countries having a representative assembly composed of members representing different states or provinces.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A legislative assembly composed of representatives from different states or provinces.

Example sentence: The States General is responsible for discussing and voting on proposed laws.

Sense 2:

Noun - The governing body that represents the estates of the Dutch population in the Netherlands.

Example sentence: The States General in the Netherlands consists of two chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Sense 3:

Noun - A historic gathering of representatives from different estates in France, prior to the French Revolution.

Example sentence: The States General of 1789 marked a pivotal point in French history leading to the revolution.

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