No. 852 in Dutch
parlement
The Dutch word "parlement" means "parliament" in English, referring to the legislative body of a government.
In a sentence
Het parlement debatteerde over de nieuwe wet.
The parliament debated the new law.
Here, 'parlement' refers to the legislative body of government involved in formal discussions and decision-making.
In Nederland bestaat het parlement uit twee kamers.
In the Netherlands, the parliament consists of two chambers.
In this context, 'parlement' denotes the complete legislative institution comprising its structural parts.
De geschiedenis van het parlement is vastgelegd in vele documenten.
The history of the parliament is documented in many records.
Here, 'parlement' pertains to the historical and institutional legacy of the governing body.
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