plural parliaments
1
a
: the group of people who are responsible for making the laws in some kinds of government
The parliament has authority over the armed forces.
the parliaments of Russia and Canada = the Russian and Canadian parliaments
laws made by parliament
b
: a particular parliament
especially
: the parliament of the United Kingdom that includes the House of Commons and the House of Lords
The issue was debated in Parliament.
a member of Parliament
2
: the period of time during which a parliament is working
The law was passed in the present parliament.
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“Parliament.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/parliament. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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