States-General

[steyts-jen-er-uhl]

noun

1. the parliament of the Netherlands, consisting of an upper chamber First Chamber and a lower chamber Second Chamber.

2. French History.,  the legislative body in France before the French Revolution.

States General

plural noun

1. the bicameral legislature of the Netherlands

2. history

   1. an assembly of the estates of an entire country in contrast to those of a single province

   2. Also called: Estates General. the assembly of the estates of all France, last meeting in 1789

   3. the sovereign body of the Dutch republic from the 16th to 18th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of States General¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

The two leaders agreed to meet in New York at the United States General Assembly, scheduled for this month.

From Reuters

Resonantly, perhaps, Mr. Ramírez has received a commission from the United States General Services Administration to create a work for the expanded Port of Entry in San Ysidro, Calif., the busiest border crossing.

From New York Times

In early 1789, he was a daily spectator of the States General, an assembly of nobles, clergy and citizens called by King Louis XVI to address an economic crisis.

From New York Times

“The United States General Services Administration does not anticipate presenting evidence or cross examining witnesses at the Hearing,” the letter read.

From Washington Post

Number of florins offered as a similar prize by the States General of the Netherlands.

From Washington Post