Definition

Noun: - The national parliament of the Republic of Ireland: The Oireachtas is the bicameral legislature of Ireland, consisting of the President of Ireland and two houses: Dáil Éireann (the lower house) and Seanad Éireann (the upper house or Senate).

Usage

• The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the Irish legislature as an institution.
• It is often used in political, legal, and historical contexts concerning Irish governance.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Houses of the Oireachtas": A formal term referring collectively to Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann.
  • The committee is a joint committee of the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Variants and Related Words

• Dáil Éireann (noun): The lower and principal house of the Oireachtas, whose members are directly elected.
• Seanad Éireann (noun): The upper house or Senate of the Oireachtas, partially elected and partially appointed.
• Teachta Dála (TD) (noun): A member of Dáil Éireann; a member of parliament.
• Senator (noun): A member of Seanad Éireann.

Synonyms

• Irish Parliament: The direct English translation and synonym for the Oireachtas.
• Legislature (of Ireland): A more general term for the law-making body of the state.

Noun

1. the parliament of the Irish Republic