parliament

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A noun referring to a supreme legislative body, typically consisting of elected representatives, that makes and passes laws for a country or state.

1. B1formal

   The supreme legislative body in a country, typically consisting of elected representatives.

   برلمان

   • The parliament passed a new law on education reform.
   • Members of parliament debated the budget for hours.
   • The prime minister addressed parliament this morning.

   المرادفاتassemblychambercongresscouncildietlegislative assemblylegislature

2. B2formalbritish

   A historical assembly or council that advises a monarch or ruler.

   المجلس الاستشاري التاريخي

   • The English parliament was established in the 13th century.
   • King John was forced to meet with the parliament at Runnymede.
   • The parliament of the time had limited powers compared to today.

   المرادفاتassemblycouncilcuriadiet