parliamentary

B2
Pronunciation
/ˌpɑːləˈmentəɹi/
/ˌpɑːɹləˈmentəɹi/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A parliamentary train.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament

Example Sentences
  • Parliamentary procedures are sometimes slow.
2 Definition

Having the supreme executive and legislative power resting with a cabinet of ministers chosen from, and responsible to a parliament.

Example Sentences
  • Britain is a parliamentary democracy.
3 Definition

Of a class of train which, by an act of parliament, ran both ways along a line, at least once each day, at the rate of one penny per mile.