parliamentary
Pronunciation
/ˌpɑɹɫəˈmɛnɝi/, /ˌpɑɹɫəˈmɛntɝi/

Definition & Meaning of "parliamentary"in English

parliamentary
01

relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The parliamentary system allows for the formation of a government based on the majority support in the legislature.
02

having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament

03

in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly

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