parliamentary — relating to or connected with a parliament
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or connected with a parliament
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
Example Sentences
- The parliamentary cafeteria serves better food than most restaurants, no wonder politicians never want to leave!
- She studied parliamentary law to become a better debater.
- The parliamentary inquiry revealed some embarrassing secrets about the minister's hobby of collecting rubber ducks.
parliamentary
ADJECTIVE[/ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/]
relating to or connected with a parliament
The parliamentary debate lasted for hours before the final vote.
The parliamentary session began as lawmakers entered the chamber. (🏛️ Parliament + 🗳️ Vote → Parliamentary)
The parliamentary committee strengthened democracy by approving the new reform.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 13th-century French 'parlement', which originated from the Old French verb 'parler' meaning 'to speak'. The term originally referred to an assembly or gathering where people came together to discuss and speak, eventually denoting a legislative body or parliament.
Breakdown
parler (to speak) + -ment (noun-forming suffix) + -ary (adjective-forming suffix), creating a word meaning 'relating to or characteristic of a speaking assembly or legislative body'.
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📝Examples
“The parliamentary cafeteria serves better food than most restaurants, no wonder politicians never want to leave!”
“She studied parliamentary law to become a better debater.”
“The parliamentary inquiry revealed some embarrassing secrets about the minister's hobby of collecting rubber ducks.”
“Parliamentary approval is required for major budget changes.”
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