Definition of "general assembly" [general assembly]

• A legislative body, especially a U.S. state legislature. (noun)
• The principal deliberative body of the United Nations, in which each member nation is represented and has one vote. (noun)
• The supreme governing body of some religious denominations. (noun)

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• "On motion of Mr. HAYMOND, a committee, consisting of Messrs. Haymond, Tomlin and Reid, were appointed to wait on the governor, and inform him that the house being now organized, was ready to receive any communication which he might be pleased to transmit; and subsequently Mr. HAYMOND reported that they had performed the duty assigned them, and that the governor would make a communication to the general assembly at once."
• "RIVES submitted an amendment to the third section of the bill, restricting members of the present general assembly from service in the convention; and the question being on agreeing thereto, was put, and decided in the affirmative."
• "Therefore, I, John Letcher, governor, by virtue of the authority aforesaid, do hereby require the senators and delegates of the two houses of the general assembly of the commonwealth to convene at the capitol in the city of Richmond, on Monday the 7th day of January, A."