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parliament

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


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Armed with a so-called super-majority of more than two-thirds of seats in parliament, he also plans retroactively to limit the number of terms a prime minister can serve to two.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Russia would soon have a genuine parliament, and the government pledged to honor civil liberties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The EFF, also known locally as the red berets, are known for their signature red overalls worn by party leaders in parliament, meant to symbolise their affinity with South Africa's working class.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

India is preparing for a once-in-a-generation redraw of its political map, driven by what the government says is a push to reserve one-third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

To this day, Bolivia’s parliament has a representative from the lost maritime province.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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