Definition of Parliament

individuals who are elected for a certain period of time in order to make laws and decisions about national concerns

Examples of Parliament in a sentence

Today, the new members of parliament will be sworn in and begin their terms as lawmakers.  🔊

After a long session, parliament adjourned without making a decision on the proposed tax increase.  🔊

There was a huge celebration when parliament passed new legislation on immigration.  🔊

While the United States’ major legislative body is called Congress, many European nations describe their groups of lawmakers as a parliament.  🔊

A member of parliament lost his voting rights and privileges when he was arrested for attempting to murder his mistress.  🔊

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