Supranational Parliament
/ˌsuːprəˈnæʃənəl ˈpɑːrləmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative body representing multiple nations, endowed with authority that transcends national governments.
The supranational parliament debated regulations applicable across all member states.
Forms
- supranational parliament
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Commentary
While often theoretical, supranational parliaments play a key role in discussions on regional integration and the delegation of national sovereignty to multinational bodies.
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