parliament
n. C / Un. the group of people who are elected to make laws for a country. In many countries, this group also discusses important national issues and votes on how to spend tax money.
n. the supreme legislative body of a country, typically consisting of elected representatives. When capitalised, it refers to a specific national institution, such as that of the United Kingdom.
The government needs the support of Parliament to pass the new law.
Members of Parliament gathered today to debate the proposed changes to the national healthcare system.
The constitutional crisis deepened when the executive branch attempted to bypass Parliament, leading to a series of legal challenges regarding the separation of powers.
Often used without an article when referring to the institution as a whole (e.g., 'in Parliament').
The Parliament decided to change the law.Parliament decided to change the law.When referring to the British institution, 'Parliament' is often used as a proper noun without 'the'.