LEARNit Dictionary

parliament

noun
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the group of people who are elected to make and change the laws of a country
پارلمان, مجلس, مجلس شورا, هیئت قانونگذاری
see also European Parliament
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the parliament of some countries, including the United Kingdom. In the UK, Parliament consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords
پارلمان, مجلس, مجلس قانون‌گذاری, مجلس شورا
a Member of Parliament
an Act of Parliament
The issue was debated in Parliament.
to win a seat in Parliament
The party is set to win a majority in Parliament in October's election.
to be elected to Parliament
He practised law briefly before standing for Parliament.
The plans are included in a bill currently before Parliament .
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a particular period during which a parliament is working; Parliament as it exists between one general election and the next
پارلمان, مجلس, دوره مجلس, دوره پارلمان, مدت فعالیت پارلمان
We are now into the second half of the parliament.
to dissolve Parliament and call an election
The legislation is expected to be introduced early in the next session of parliament.