parliament

Phonetic Respelling: [ pahr-luh-muhnt or, sometimes, pahrl-yuh- ]

Definition:

n. 1 a national lawmaking body composed of representatives; 2 an assembly or congress for discussion of national or other large issues

Sentence:

In some countries parliament is similar to our Senate.

More example sentences:

In some countries parliament is similar to our Senate.

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Henry VIII compelled parliament to attaint many nobles during his lifetime.crime.

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The opposition party organized massive rallies outside of parliament.

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Synonyms:

legislative assembly; lawmakingbody; congress

Antonyms:

common citizens