parliament
parliament Lexical Profile
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• noun
The supreme legislative body of a nation or state, particularly in countries operating under a Westminster system of government such as the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia.
"The prime minister presented the new budget proposal to parliament for debate and approval."
A specific assembly or period of sessions of a national legislative body held between general elections.
"Several major environmental reforms were enacted during the previous parliament."
A collective group or flock of owls.
"In folklore and literature, a gathering of owls perched in the old oak tree is traditionally called a parliament."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'parlement' (meaning 'speaking' or 'discussion'), derived from the verb 'parler' ('to speak'), which ultimately traces back to Late Latin 'parabolare'.