Definition

1. Noun:
   • A body of rules followed by an assembly: A codified system of procedures and conventions used to conduct business in a formal deliberative assembly, such as a parliament, legislature, or organization. Its purpose is to ensure orderly, fair, and efficient debate and decision-making.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The meeting was chaotic until the chair insisted on following proper parliamentary law.
  • A basic understanding of parliamentary law is essential for any club secretary.
  • The organization adopted a specific manual of parliamentary law to govern its proceedings.

Advanced Usage

• "Parliamentary law" as a field of study: Refers to the academic or professional study of the rules governing deliberative assemblies.
  • She is an expert in parliamentary law and often advises non-profit boards.
• Invoking parliamentary law: The act of formally calling upon the established rules to raise a point or make a decision.
  • The delegate raised a point of order, invoking parliamentary law to challenge the procedure.

Variants and Related Words

• Parliamentary procedure (n): A synonymous term for parliamentary law, often used interchangeably.
  • The committee followed standard parliamentary procedure for voting.
• Parliamentarian (n): A person who is an expert in parliamentary law and procedure.
  • The parliamentarian was consulted to rule on the motion's validity.

Synonyms

• Rules of order: The established rules for conducting a meeting.
• Parliamentary procedure: The code of rules and ethics for governing meetings.
• Meeting protocol: The formal rules and etiquette for an assembly.

Related Phrases

• Point of parliamentary law: A specific issue or question concerning the application of the rules.
  • His objection was based on a subtle point of parliamentary law.
• In accordance with parliamentary law: Done by following the official rules.
  • The motion was declared out of order because it was not in accordance with parliamentary law.

Noun

1. a body of rules followed by an assembly