Definitions of parliamentary
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relating to or having the nature of a parliament“parliamentary reform”“a parliamentary body”
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having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament“parliamentary government”
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democratic
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
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democratic
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in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly“parliamentary law”
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democratic
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
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democratic
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