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
But in January last year, the South African parliament approved a land Expropriation Act, which critics say violates that constitution.
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Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Starmer, who has faced calls to step down over Mandelson's appointment, faces further scrutiny after parliament ordered the release of documents relating to his vetting.
—William James, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Andorra’s parliament elected a Jewish lawmaker for the first time.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
But, in bypassing parliament, the move stirs questions about regulatory certainty for investors at a time when Nigeria is pushing to ramp up interest in its rebounding oil and gas sector.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Starmer, who has faced calls to step down over Mandelson's appointment, faces further scrutiny after parliament ordered the release of documents relating to his vetting.
—William James, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Andorra’s parliament elected a Jewish lawmaker for the first time.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
But, in bypassing parliament, the move stirs questions about regulatory certainty for investors at a time when Nigeria is pushing to ramp up interest in its rebounding oil and gas sector.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parliament
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As gas and other utility bills in Massachusetts remain among the highest in the nation, state legislature has still taken no action to repeal the Gas System Improvement Plan, and has yet to implement any substantial or effective policies to combat soaring energy bills.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Both served in the Illinois legislature before they were elected to Congress and later the White House.—
Jim Williams,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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During the congress, Kim would likely strengthen a policy of cooperation with Russia, China and other nations to bring out gradual economic developments, Kwak said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Doctors raised these concerns at the annual congress of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG), which was held in Milan in May 2025.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Parliament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parliament. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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