Collocations with "parliament"

7 collocations found

parliament enacts

The highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons, passes a law.

enact8.2
elected parliament

the highest legislature, whose members are largely elected

elected7.9
hung parliament

a parliament in which no single political party has an absolute majority

hung7.0
outgoing parliament

The legislative body that is ending its term before a new election.

outgoing6.5
bring before parliament

to formally present a matter to parliament for debate or legislation

bring before4.5
unicameral parliament

Refers to a parliament consisting of only one house or chamber.

unicameral3.5
prorogue parliament

to officially stop the activities of a parliament for a period of time without dissolving it

prorogue2.5