as in legislature
the highest lawmaking body of a political unit
the treaty was referred to the nation's parliament for ratification
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Recent Examples of parliament
Speaking at the opening of the Danish parliament, Frederiksen said her government would propose a ban that also gives parents the option to approve social media use from age 13.
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The film was mentioned in Prime Minister’s Questions in parliament the day after broadcast in the UK.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers in Japan’s lower house of parliament are due to elect a successor to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba later this month.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
What To Know Lugovoi is a deputy of the Russian parliament (State Duma) for the Liberal Democrat Party of Russia, which is part of the country’s systemic opposition.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The film was mentioned in Prime Minister’s Questions in parliament the day after broadcast in the UK.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers in Japan’s lower house of parliament are due to elect a successor to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba later this month.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
What To Know Lugovoi is a deputy of the Russian parliament (State Duma) for the Liberal Democrat Party of Russia, which is part of the country’s systemic opposition.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parliament
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Kay Barnes, a former Kansas City mayor, is serving in the role temporarily, but the county legislature will soon vote on an interim executive to serve until November 2026.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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French politics have been in disarray since Macron called snap elections last year that produced a deeply fragmented legislature.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the city continues to grow as a MICE destination, hosting congresses, fairs, and international events in venues like the City of Arts and Sciences or Feria València.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Parliament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parliament. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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