parliament

• Substantivo que designa o órgão legislativo supremo de um país ou estado, geralmente composto por representantes eleitos, responsável por criar e aprovar leis. Em alguns contextos, refere-se também ao edifício ou à sessão desse órgão.

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.

   Parlamento

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

   Sinônimosassemblychambercongresscouncildietlegislative assemblylegislature

2. B2formalbritish

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

   Assembleia histórica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassemblycouncilcuriadiet