Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or characteristic of a parliament: Describes anything connected to a parliament, its members, or its procedures.
   • Enacted or established by a parliament: Refers to laws, systems, or governments that are created by or derive their authority from a parliament.
   • In accordance with the formal rules and customs of a deliberative assembly: Pertaining to the accepted procedures and etiquette for debate and lawmaking within such a body.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The country is moving towards a parliamentary system of government.
  • She is a skilled debater with excellent parliamentary procedure knowledge.
  • The committee issued a parliamentary report on the proposed reforms.

Advanced Usage

• "Parliamentary language": Formal and polite language required in a parliamentary debate to maintain decorum.

  • The speaker warned the member to use parliamentary language.

• "Parliamentary sovereignty": A constitutional principle where the parliament has supreme legal authority.

  • The doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty is a cornerstone of the constitution.

Variants and Related Words

• Parliament (n): The supreme legislative body of a country.
• Parliamentarian (n): 1. A member of a parliament. 2. An expert in parliamentary rules and procedure.
• Parliamentarianism (n): Support for a parliamentary system of government.

Synonyms

• Legislative: Relating to the making of laws.
• Congressional: Relating to a congress (used in specific contexts like the United States).
• Deliberative: Involved in or intended for formal discussion and debate.

Related Phrases

• Parliamentary democracy: A system of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (parliament).
• Parliamentary committee: A small group of parliamentarians appointed to deal with particular areas or issues.
• Parliamentary privilege: The legal immunity enjoyed by members of parliament for statements made during proceedings.

Adjective

1. in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly
   • parliamentary law
2. having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
   • parliamentary government
3. relating to or having the nature of a parliament
   • parliamentary reform
   • a parliamentary body