legislature对应下列哪个选项？

A.Law that creates or defines rights， duties， obligations， and causes of action that can be enforced by law

B.A body of persons having the power to legislate

C.A stipulation made as a clause in a statute or contract made beforehanD.D.A systematic compilation or revision of law or legal principles that is arranged esp.by subject

正确答案：A body of persons having the power to legislate