Parliamentary Law
/ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntəri lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of rules, principles, and precedents governing the procedure and conduct of legislative assemblies and other deliberative bodies.
The committee relied on parliamentary law to resolve the dispute over voting procedures.
Forms
- parliamentary law
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Commentary
Parliamentary law primarily governs the formalities of meetings and decision-making in legislative and other assemblies, distinct from enacted statutes or administrative regulations.
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