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Adjective: parliamentary  ,paa(r)-lu'men-tu-ree
  1. Having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
    "parliamentary government"
     
  2. In accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly
    "parliamentary law"
     
  3. Relating to or having the nature of a parliament
    "parliamentary reform"; "a parliamentary body"

See also: democratic

Encyclopedia: Parliamentary