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Word: parliament (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • by extension The collective noun for a group of rooks the species of bird or owls.
  • historical Parliament cake; a type of gingerbread.
  • Institution whose elected or appointed members meet to debate the major political issues of the day and usually to exercise legislative powers and sometimes judicial powers.

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Proper noun:

  • Canada the parliament of Canada
  • UK the parliament of the United Kingdom

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