parliamentary
Meaning
Pertaining to or characteristic of a parliament, particularly in relation to its functions, procedures, and the legislative processes it undertakes; often used to describe systems of governance that emphasize representative democracy and the role of elect
💡 The term "parliamentary" is often misused in casual contexts to refer to any legislative body; however, it specifically denotes systems where a parliament is the central institution of governance, distinct from presidential or other forms of government.
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parliamentary democracy
parliamentary procedure
parliamentary system
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