parliament; congress; legislative assembly
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
parliament; legislative assembly (typically bicameral)
formalRefers specifically to bicameral legislative bodies in parliamentary systems. Distinguished from broader terms like 'congress' in some contexts.
The UK Parliament consists of the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
The parliament will vote on this proposal tomorrow.
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They hold the majority of seats in the parliament.
This law needs to be approved by the parliament.
noun
congress; highest organ of state power
formalBroader usage referring to the supreme authority in governmental systems. Often used interchangeably with 'congress' in certain political contexts.
The National Assembly is the supreme organ of state power in this country.
The parliamentary system is the foundation of democratic politics in this country.
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The new parliament has been officially sworn in.