parliamentary

Everyday

1. To do with a parliament: parliamentary elections, a parliamentary debate. tree →
2. Done by a parliament or having a parliament: a parliamentary democracy. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship and history lessons: the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have parliamentary systems, where the government is led by the party with most seats in parliament. Phrases: «parliamentary democracy», «parliamentary seat», «parliamentary candidate».

Examples

• The UK is a parliamentary democracy. tree →
• There will be a parliamentary election next year. tree →
• Our school council copied parliamentary rules for debates. tree →
• She won the parliamentary seat by 200 votes. tree →
• Canada has a parliamentary system and a king as head of state. tree →
• The bill had to pass a parliamentary vote. tree →
• He was something of a politician, and had always taken a prominent part in the local elections, so he knew the proper Parliamentary expressions to use. tree →

Note

Adjective. Spelling trap: parliament and parliamentary keep the silent «a» after «li»: p-a-r-l-i-a-m-e-n-t. The USA has Congress, not a parliament, and a presidential system.