Parliamentary
/ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/
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- (adj.) Relating to or characteristic of a parliament or its procedure.
The parliamentary session was adjourned until next month.
- (adj.) Conducted according to the rules of parliamentary procedure.
The committee followed parliamentary motions to ensure fair debate.
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Commentary
Often used to describe formal legislative processes; precise usage helps distinguish from general governmental context.
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