parliamentary

• Relatif à un parlement ou à ses caractéristiques, notamment en ce qui concerne les procédures, les règles ou les membres.

Relating to or having the characteristics of a parliament, especially in terms of its procedures, rules, or members.

1. Relating to a parliamentB2formal

   Connected with or characteristic of a parliament, the legislative body of a government.

   relatif au parlement

   • The parliamentary session was extended to debate the new bill.
   • She has a deep understanding of parliamentary procedures.
   • The parliamentary committee will investigate the matter.

   Synonymeslawmakinglegislative

2. System of governmentB2formal

   Describing a political system where the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from the legislature and is accountable to it.

   Parlementaire (système de gouvernement)

   • The United Kingdom has a parliamentary system of government.
   • In a parliamentary democracy, the prime minister is chosen from the majority party.
   • The country transitioned to a parliamentary republic after the revolution.

   Synonymesresponsible

   Antonymespresidential

3. Following assembly rulesC1formal

   In accordance with the established rules, customs, and procedures of a legislative or deliberative assembly.

   Conforme à la procédure parlementaire

   • The debate was conducted in a strictly parliamentary manner.
   • His objection was not considered parliamentary by the chair.
   • The motion was ruled out of order for being unparliamentary.

   Synonymesformalorderlyprocedural