parliament (/ˈpɑː.lə.mənt/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˈpɑː.lə.mənt/
Meaning
Meaning: national legislative body
The supreme law-making assembly of a country, made up of elected and sometimes appointed members. It debates issues and passes laws.
Examples
🗣 Members of parliament debated the new climate law for hours before finally voting on it.
Etymology
From Old French ‘parlement’ (a speaking, conference), from ‘parler’ (to speak).
How & Where It’s Used
Used especially in British and Commonwealth political contexts.
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Tags: politics, government