'Parliamentary' definitions:

Definition of 'parliamentary'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Relating to or having the nature of a parliament; "parliamentary reform"; "a parliamentary body"
adjective
Having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament; "parliamentary government"
adjective
In accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly; "parliamentary law"

Definition of 'Parliamentary'

From: GCIDE
  • Parliamentary \Par`lia*men"ta*ry\, a. [Cf. F. parlementaire.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to Parliament; as, parliamentary authority. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Enacted or done by Parliament; as, a parliamentary act. --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. According to the rules and usages of Parliament or of deliberative bodies; as, a parliamentary motion; parliamentary order; parliamentary procedure. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • Parliamentary agent, a person, usually a solicitor, professionally employed by private parties to explain and recommend claims, bills, etc., under consideration of Parliament. [Eng.]
  • Parliamentary train, one of the trains which, by act of Parliament, railway companies are required to run for the conveyance of third-class passengers at a reduced rate. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'parliamentary'

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Words containing 'Parliamentary'