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parliament

[pahr-luh-muhnt, pahrl-yuh-] / ˈpɑr lə mənt, ˈpɑrl yə- /


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If parliament approves it, the government’s proposed commission is likely to face legal challenges, including possible petitions against it to the Supreme Court.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawmakers wore scarves in the colours of the national flag and chanted "long live Algeria" as they applauded the bill's passage through parliament, AFP news agency reports.

From BBC

Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country's water situation remains "critical", and that "all 31 provinces have water supply problems".

From Barron's

Lecornu has vowed not to use special constitutional powers to circumvent parliament to pass a budget.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some current and former Israeli cyber officials and experts say Israel could better protect itself if the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, passed a cyber law that would expand the rules beyond critical infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal