senate

An assembly or a council of citizens having the highest deliberative and legislative functions in a government, specifically.

The upper house of the US Congress, to which two members are elected from each state by popular vote for a six-year term.

The upper house in the bicameral legislature of many states in the United States.

The upper legislative house in Canada, France, and some other countries.

The supreme council of state of the ancient Roman Republic and later of the Roman Empire.

The building or hall in which such a council or assembly meets.

A governing, advisory, or disciplinary body of some colleges and universities composed of faculty members and sometimes student representatives.

An assembly or council of citizens invested with a share in the government of a state.

In an extended use. a body of venerable or distinguished persons.

The governing body of the University of Cambridge, and of some other institutions of learning.