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Parliment

Description

Parliment refers to the highest legislative authority in a country, composed of representatives who are elected or appointed to discuss, debate, and pass laws. It is typically responsible for making important decisions and overseeing the functioning of the government.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

A legislative body composed of elected or appointed representatives.

Sample Sentence 1: The parliment convened to discuss the proposed tax reform.

Sample Sentence 2: The members of parliment voted in favor of the new education bill.

Sense 2:

In the UK, Parliment refers specifically to the national legislative body consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Sample Sentence 1: The debate in the UK Parliment focused on the issues of immigration and trade policies.

Sample Sentence 2: The Prime Minister addressed the Parliment regarding the recent developments in the economic sector.

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