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
The domestic intelligence service’s measure does not amount to a ban of the party, which can be imposed only through a request by either of parliament’s two chambers or by the federal government through the Federal Constitutional Court.
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Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Merz needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes in a secret ballot in Germany's lower house of parliament, but only received 310 votes.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Shortly after Merz’s loss was announced, Jens Spahn, the head of the center-right Union bloc in the German parliament, appealed to his colleagues about the election’s importance.
—Rachel Scully, The Hill, 6 May 2025
The ruling People’s Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won an overwhelming number of seats in parliament during elections held on Saturday, reaffirming Singapore’s status as a bustling wealth hub in Asia.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Merz needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes in a secret ballot in Germany's lower house of parliament, but only received 310 votes.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Shortly after Merz’s loss was announced, Jens Spahn, the head of the center-right Union bloc in the German parliament, appealed to his colleagues about the election’s importance.
—Rachel Scully, The Hill, 6 May 2025
The ruling People’s Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, won an overwhelming number of seats in parliament during elections held on Saturday, reaffirming Singapore’s status as a bustling wealth hub in Asia.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parliament
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At that time, Kirkley-Bey was serving her 10th term representing Hartford’s Asylum Hill and North End neighborhoods in the legislature, and was then the first and only woman of color to serve as Deputy Speaker.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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Hunter has testified in the state legislature in support California Senate Bill 989, also known as Joanna’s Law in honor of his sister.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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It was announced by the Firat News Agency, a media outlet close to the group, days after the PKK convened a party congress in northern Iraq.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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One reader asked: How many GOP congress members face midterm elections in '26?—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Parliament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parliament. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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