one of the two groups of elected politicians who make laws in some countries, for example in the US, Australia, Canada and France. The Senate is smaller than the other group but higher in rank. Many state parliaments in the US also have a Senate.

(in some countries) the group of people who control a university

<i>the senate of Loughborough University</i>

<i>The proposal requires the approval of the university senate.</i>

(in ancient Rome) the most important council of the government; the building where the council met

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