Parliament

pārlamēnt
nounIntermediate
⚖️Law
formal

a legislative assembly with the power to make, amend, or repeal laws

संसद ने नया विधेयक पारित किया।

The Parliament passed a new bill.

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In many countries, the Parliament is the highest legislative body.

formal

the building where the legislative assembly meets

हम संसद के बाहर प्रतीक्षा कर रहे हैं।

We are waiting outside the Parliament.

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The term can refer to both the institution and the building.

Collocations

Parliamentary democracya system of government where the executive is accountable to the legislatureParliamentary proceedingsthe formal activities and debates of a legislative assembly

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Related Phrases

संसद भवनphrase
Parliament House
संसद सदस्यphrase
Member of Parliament

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

The term 'Parliament' is used in formal contexts, especially in political and legal discussions.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

In English, 'Parliament' is always capitalized when referring to a specific legislative body (e.g., the Parliament of India).

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'parlement', meaning 'speech, talk', from 'parler' (to speak).

📝Usage Notes

In Hindi, 'Parliament' is often referred to as 'संसद' (Sansad). The term is used in both the institutional and physical sense.

Word Breakdown

par
from Old French 'par', meaning 'equal'
prefix
+
liament
from Old French 'lement', meaning 'speech'
suffix
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