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parliamentary

par·lia·men·tary

UK/ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ US/ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ uncommon uk

adjective

1.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

  • “parliamentary reform”
  • “a parliamentary body”
2.

having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament

  • “parliamentary government”
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3.

in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly

  • “parliamentary law”
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Origin

From parliament + -ary.

Phrases

  • parliamentary agent
  • parliamentary borough
  • parliamentary burgh
  • parliamentary heel
  • parliamentary monarchy
  • parliamentary procedure
  • parliamentary republic
  • parliamentary train

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