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PARLIAMENTARY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
Example:
parliamentary government
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Similar:
democratic (characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly
Example:
parliamentary law
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Similar:
democratic (characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Relating to or having the nature of a parliament
Example:
a parliamentary body
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
parliament (a legislative assembly in certain countries)
Derivation:
parliament (a legislative assembly in certain countries)