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parliamentary
adjective
Having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
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ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi
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adjective
Having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
“Parliamentary government”
adjective
In accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly
“Parliamentary law”
adjective
Relating to or having the nature of a parliament
“Parliamentary reform”
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Example Sentences
Parliamentary government
Parliamentary law
Parliamentary reform
A parliamentary body
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