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| 1. | [ adjective ] relating to or having the nature of a parliament | |
| Examples: | "parliamentary reform" "a parliamentary body" |
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| Related terms: | parliament | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (politics) having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament | |
| Examples: | "parliamentary government" |
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| Related terms: | democratic | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (politics) in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly | |
| Examples: | "parliamentary law" |
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| Related terms: | democratic | |
| Similar spelling: |
parliament parliamentarian |
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