The word "senate" refers to a governing body or group of people who make important decisions and pass laws. They usually represent a particular region or country and have the power to debate and vote on various issues. Full definition
She served two terms before being elected to the state senate in 2000. (blackwestchester.com)
The number of Latino majority assembly districts will increase from 13 to 16, and the number of senate districts will rise from five to seven. (michaelbenjamin2012.com)
The announcement is no longer a surprise, but should give the former senate majority leader an unusually broad health care portfolio. (voices.washingtonpost.com)