Parliamentary Seat
/ˌpɑːrləməˈnɛntəri siːt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official position held by an elected member in a legislative body, entitling the holder to participate in parliamentary proceedings.
She secured a parliamentary seat in the recent national elections.
Forms
- parliamentary seat
- parliamentary seats
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Commentary
Typically, a parliamentary seat refers to the membership position itself rather than the physical location or building, emphasizing legal entitlement and representation.
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