parliament
Example Sentences
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In recent indirect elections for the new transitional parliament, or People's Assembly, not a single woman was elected from Idlib.
From BBC
Capgemini, which operates in about 50 countries and is one of France's largest listed companies, held an extraordinary board meeting this weekend after facing questions in parliament and calls for transparency from the government.
From Barron's
It is an electoral system unlike any other, a vote for a parliament without a state.
From Barron's
Every four years Norway's parliament, the Storting, holds a vote on replacing the monarchy, which by coincidence comes up again on Tuesday, just as the trial at Oslo district court is getting under way.
From BBC
They are chosen by an independent committee appointed by parliament.
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