Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'legislature'

English Word: legislature

Key Russian Translations:

• законодательное собрание [zəkənədə'teʲlnəjə səbrə'nʲije] - [Formal, used in legal and political contexts]
• парламент [pɑr'ləmʲɛnt] - [Formal, more general term for a national assembly]

Frequency: Medium (Common in political discussions, news, and academic texts, but not in everyday casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of political vocabulary and basic Russian grammar, as per CEFR standards)

Pronunciation (Russian):

законодательное собрание: [zəkənədə'teʲlnəjə səbrə'nʲije]

Note on законодательное собрание: The stress falls on the third syllable of "законодательное" and the second of "собрание." Pay attention to the soft sign (ʲ) which affects vowel pronunciation, common in Russian adjectives and nouns.

парламент: [pɑr'ləmʲɛnt]

Note on парламент: This is a loanword from French, pronounced with a hard 'r' and emphasis on the second syllable. It's relatively straightforward for English speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

The body of people with the power to make and change laws in a country or state.

Translation(s) & Context:

• законодательное собрание - Used in formal legal contexts, such as describing a specific legislative body in Russia or other countries; appropriate for official documents or academic writing.
• парламент - Commonly used in general discussions about government structures; suitable for news reports or everyday political talk.

Usage Examples:

• В России Федеральное Собрание является высшим законодательным органом страны.

  In Russia, the Federal Assembly is the highest legislative body of the country.

• Законодательное собрание штата Калифорния принимает законы, влияющие на миллионы жителей.

  The legislature of the state of California enacts laws that affect millions of residents.

• Парламент Великобритании состоит из двух палат: Палаты общин и Палаты лордов.

  The Parliament of the United Kingdom consists of two chambers: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

• Во время сессии законодательного собрания обсуждаются важные реформы в области образования.

  During the session of the legislature, important reforms in the field of education are discussed.

• Если парламент не одобрит бюджет, это может привести к экономическому кризису.

  If the parliament does not approve the budget, it could lead to an economic crisis.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

The primary translations are noun phrases. "Законодательное собрание" includes the adjective "законодательное" (which agrees with the noun) and the noun "собрание" (neuter, third declension). "Парламент" is a masculine noun that follows standard patterns with some irregularities due to its foreign origin.

For "собрание" (neuter noun), it inflects by case and number. Below is a table of its basic inflections:

"Парламент" (masculine) has the following basic inflections:

These nouns do not change for gender but follow standard Russian declension rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • дума (refers specifically to the lower house in Russia; more historical or regional)
  • сейм (used for parliaments in some Slavic countries, like Poland)
• Antonyms:
  • правительство (government, referring to the executive branch)
  • исполнительная власть (executive power)

Related Phrases:

• Федеральное Собрание - The Federal Assembly (refers to Russia's bicameral legislature).
• Законодательное собрание субъекта РФ - Legislative assembly of a Russian Federation subject (regional context).
• Нижняя палата парламента - Lower chamber of parliament (e.g., the State Duma in Russia).

Usage Notes:

Use "законодательное собрание" for precise, formal references to a law-making body, especially in legal or constitutional contexts, as it directly mirrors the English "legislature." "Парламент" is more versatile and commonly used in broader discussions, similar to "parliament" in English. Be mindful of the context: in Russian politics, these terms often imply a bicameral system. Always ensure agreement in gender, number, and case when integrating into sentences. For example, choose "законодательное собрание" over "парламент" when emphasizing law-making functions specifically.

Common Errors:

• Confusing "законодательное собрание" with "правительство": English learners might mistakenly use "правительство" (government) when meaning "legislature." Correct usage: Say "законодательное собрание" for law-making, not executive functions. Example of error: "Правительство принимает законы" (Wrong: Government makes laws). Correct: "Законодательное собрание принимает законы."

• Incorrect case usage: Forgetting to decline the noun, e.g., using nominative in all contexts. Error: "О собрание" instead of "О собрании." Correct: Always match the case, as in "В собрании обсуждаются законы" (In the assembly, laws are discussed).

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, the legislature is embodied by the Federal Assembly (Федеральное Собрание), which consists of the State Duma and the Federation Council. This reflects a federal system influenced by historical events like the 1993 Constitution, emphasizing checks and balances. Understanding these terms helps grasp Russia's semi-presidential system, where the legislature plays a key role in balancing executive power, often in contrast to more centralized historical governance.

Related Concepts:

• конституция
• закон
• федеральное собрание
• палата