parlement

/pɑːrˈlɛ̃/ or /pärˈlɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A medieval French council of the nobility, a deliberative assembly in a country where it was the representative body of the nobility and the commoners, or a representative assembly of the three estates in medieval Europe.

“The parlement played a crucial role in the development of French law and governance.”

2. noun

A parliament or legislative assembly in France, or in some other country.

“The parlement is the supreme legislative body in France.”

Synonyms

  • council
  • parliament

Antonyms

  • dictatorship