parliament

• Nom désignant l'assemblée législative suprême, généralement composée de représentants élus, qui crée et adopte les lois pour un pays ou un État.

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.

   Parlement (assemblée législative)

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

   Synonymesassemblychambercongresscouncildietlegislative assemblylegislature

2. B2formalbritish

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

   Assemblée historique

   • 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.

   Synonymesassemblycouncilcuriadiet