Parliamentary

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /pɑːr.lə.mən.ter.i/

Definitions of parliamentary

noun a member of a parliament or a parliamentary body

Example Sentences

A1 The parliamentary is where laws are made.

A2 In some countries, the parliamentary is made up of two houses.

B1 The parliamentary plays a key role in the democratic process.

B2 Members of the parliamentary are elected by the people.

C1 The parliamentary has the power to pass legislation and hold the government to account.

C2 The parliamentary system in the UK is known for its long history and traditions.

adjective relating to a parliament or its members

Example Sentences

A1 The parliamentary meeting was held in a big room.

A2 The parliamentary debate lasted for hours.

B1 The parliamentary system in this country is based on a bicameral legislature.

B2 The parliamentary elections were closely monitored by international observers.

C1 The parliamentary procedure for passing laws is complex and requires careful consideration.

C2 The parliamentary committee conducted an investigation into the corruption scandal.

Examples of parliamentary in a Sentence

formal The parliamentary debate lasted for hours as members discussed the proposed legislation.

informal The parliamentary meeting went on forever because everyone had something to say.

slang I can't believe the drama that goes on in parliamentary sessions.

figurative In a way, our family functions like a parliamentary system with everyone having a say in decision-making.

Grammatical Forms of parliamentary

past tense

parliamentaried

plural

parliamentaries

comparative

more parliamentary

superlative

most parliamentary

present tense

parliamentaries

future tense

will be parliamentary

perfect tense

have been parliamentary

continuous tense

is being parliamentary

singular

parliamentary

positive degree

parliamentary

infinitive

to parliamentary

gerund

parliamentary

participle

parliamentary

Origin and Evolution of parliamentary

First Known Use: 1399 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'parliamentary' originated from the Old French word 'parlementaire' which was derived from the Latin word 'parlamentum' meaning a speaking assembly.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe activities or procedures related to a parliament or legislative body, the term 'parliamentary' has evolved to also describe behaviors, discussions, or systems that are in accordance with parliamentary rules and procedures.