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Senate in German

Senate in German is Senat — Senate means the upper chamber in certain two-house legislatures.

Senate in German

Senat
proper noun
Senat
noun
In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

What does "Senate" mean?

  1. noun The upper chamber in certain two-house legislatures.
    "The bill passed the senate by a narrow margin."
  2. noun A governing council of respected or senior figures, as in a university.
    "The university senate voted to change the admissions policy."
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Senate in a sentence

  • The bill passed the senate by a narrow margin.
  • The senate debated the proposal for several hours before breaking for lunch.
  • The university senate voted to change the admissions policy.
  • Professors on the senate approved the new degree programme this week.

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What is "Senate" in German?
"Senate" in German is Senat. Senate means: The upper chamber in certain two-house legislatures.
How do you use "Senate" in a sentence?
Example: "The bill passed the senate by a narrow margin." In German, "Senate" is Senat.
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