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parliamentary
Related to a parliament, originating from a parliament, or characteristic of a parliament. Describes processes, institutions, or behaviors connected with the work of elected representatives.
In einer parlamentarischen Demokratie wird die Regierung vom Parlament gewählt und kontrolliert.
In a parliamentary democracy, the government is elected and controlled by parliament.
The adjective 'parlamentarisch' (parliamentary) is derived directly from the noun 'das Parlament' (parliament). It describes everything that has to do with this political body.
Die Entscheidung muss durch einen parlamentarischen Prozess gehen.
The decision must go through a parliamentary process.
This word is often used in fixed combinations in a political context. Common examples are 'parlamentarische Demokratie' (parliamentary democracy), 'parlamentarische Kontrolle' (parliamentary oversight), or 'parlamentarischer Rat' (parliamentary council).
Die parlamentarische Kontrolle der Regierung ist eine wichtige Aufgabe der Opposition.
Parliamentary oversight of the government is an important task of the opposition.
'Parlamentarisch' (parliamentary) is a technical term from politics and law. You mainly find it in news reports, specialist texts, and official documents.
Der Staatssekretär beantwortete die parlamentarische Anfrage.
The state secretary answered the parliamentary inquiry.
