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General elections were held in Transjordan on 20 October 1942. [1]
The 1928 basic law provided for a unicameral Legislative Council. The 16 elected members were joined by the six-member cabinet, which included the Prime Minister. [1] The term length was set at three years. [1]
The sixteen elected members were:
Following the death of Refefan Al-Majali on 24 January 1945, M'arek Al-Majali was elected as a replacement on 1 September. [1] Majed al-Adwan died 2 June 1946, with Noffan al-So'ud elected to replace him on 16 September. [1]
Five governments were formed during the term of the Legislative Council, which was extended by two years to last until 1947. [1]