Synonyms of parliament

parliament

noun

ˈpär-lə-mənt 

as in legislature

the highest lawmaking body of a political unit

the treaty was referred to the nation's parliament for ratification

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legislature
• congress
• legislative
• council
• assembly
• chamber
• diet
• house
• legislative assembly
• general assembly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parliament

Nawrocki has refused to swear in three of six judges nominated by ‌parliament, ‌while Swieczkowski declined to seat the judges chosen by parliament. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

In a way this could provide maximum pressure, delivering up to 67 seats in parliament where 61 is needed for a majority. — Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

Smaller right-wing parties that failed to meet the threshold for entering parliament essentially wasted pro-Netanyahu votes. — Tia Goldenberg, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

At least 61 seats are needed for a majority in Israel's 120-seat parliament, known as the Knesset. — Itay Stern, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026