par·lia·ment 
/ˈpɑɚləmənt/ noun
plural par·lia·ments /ˈpɑɚləmənt/ noun 1 a : the group of people who are responsible for making the laws in some kinds of government [count] ▪ The parliament has authority over the armed forces. ▪ the parliaments of Russia and Canada = the Russian and Canadian parliaments [noncount] ▪ laws made by parliament
b Parliament [noncount] : a particular parliament ; especially : the parliament of the United Kingdom that includes the House of Commons and the House of Lords
▪ The issue was debated in Parliament. ▪ a member of Parliament — see also hung parliament 2 [count] : the period of time during which a parliament is working
▪ The law was passed in the present parliament.
b Parliament [noncount] : a particular parliament ; especially : the parliament of the United Kingdom that includes the House of Commons and the House of Lords
▪ The issue was debated in Parliament. ▪ a member of Parliament — see also hung parliament
▪ The law was passed in the present parliament.
