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   Par·lia·ment

   /ˈpärləm(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. (in the UK) the highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons: "the Secretary of State will lay proposals before Parliament"
   • ▪ the members of parliament for a particular period, especially between one dissolution and the next: "the act was passed by the last parliament of the reign" Similar the Houses of ParliamentWestminsterthe House of Commonsthe House of Lordsthe Commonsthe Lordsthe Housethe Lower Housethe Upper Housethe Mother of Parliaments
   • ▪ a legislature similar to parliament in other nations and states: "the Russian parliament" Similar legislaturelegislative assemblycongresssenatechamberhouseupper houselower houseupper chamberlower chambersecond chamberconvocationdietcouncilassemblyChamber of Deputies

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French parlement ‘speaking’, from the verb parler.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ParliamentParliament - Wikipedia

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   In modern politics, and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › parliamentary-systemParliamentary system | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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   parliamentary system, democratic form of government in which the party (or a coalition of parties) with the greatest representation in the parliament (legislature) forms the government, its leader becoming prime minister or chancellor.

4. www.parliament.ukUK Parliament

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Visit UK Parliament. The UK Parliament has two Houses that work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARLIAMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PARLIAMENT definition: 1. in some countries, the group of (usually) elected politicians or other people who make the laws…. Learn more.

6. www.europarl.europa.euEuropean Parliament

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   The European Parliament is the EU's only directly-elected institution. Its 705 Members are there to represent you. Learn more about the European Parliament.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Parliamentary_systemParliamentary system - Wikipedia

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   A parliamentary system, or parliamentary democracy, is a system of democratic government where the head of government (who may also be the head of state) derives their democratic legitimacy from their ability to command the support ("confidence") of the legislature, typically a parliament, to which they are accountable.

8. www.parliament.uk › aboutAbout Parliament - UK Parliament

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   About Parliament. Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day. The House of Commons and House of Lords each play an important role in Parliament's work. How Parliament Works.