Parliamentary (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Relating to or having the nature of a parliament; "parliamentary reform"; "a parliamentary body".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

• The parliamentary committee convened to discuss the proposed amendments to the state constitution.
• The country transitioned from a presidential system to a parliamentary one following a long struggle for reform.
• A parliamentary inquiry was initiated to look into the government's handling of the economic crisis.
• The university's parliamentary debate team clashed with its rival from across the state in the annual competition.
• After several years of advocacy, the organization succeeded in securing parliamentary recognition for its cause.

Related Words

• Parliament (noun)

Meaning ²

Having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament; "parliamentary government".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ³

In accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly; "parliamentary law".

Classification

All adjective clusters.