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parliament

[pahr-luh-muhnt, pahrl-yuh-] / ˈpɑr lə mənt, ˈpɑrl yə- /


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Condolence motions were passed in parliament, and even Prime Minister Anthony Albanese weighed in, saying "it breaks your heart".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Burnham said late Thursday he planned to stand for election to parliament, opening the path for him to take on Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, confirmed he would run for a seat in parliament after MP Josh Simons said he would stand down to make way for the leadership hopeful.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Their withdrawal left her government with just 41 seats in the 100-seat parliament and opposition parties said they would call a vote of confidence just five months out from legislative elections.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Some aspects of Islamic law are observed in Iran's legal system, but today the country mostly operates under civil law, ratified by the parliament.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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