Parliaments
/ˈpɑːrləmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of parliament, referring to legislative bodies in various jurisdictions with authority to make, amend, and repeal laws.
The parliaments of different countries vary in their legislative procedures.
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Commentary
Use 'parliaments' when referring collectively to multiple legislative bodies to distinguish from singular 'parliament.'
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