Het parlement
Example: Het parlement bespreekt nieuwe wetten voor het land.
Definition
"Het parlement" refers to the official body of representatives responsible for discussing and making laws in a country. It plays a crucial role in governance by debating policies, passing legislation, and overseeing the government’s actions.
Etymology
The term "het parlement" comes from the French word 'parlement,' which means 'a speaking' or 'discussion.' It traces back to the Latin 'parliamentum,' from 'parlare,' meaning 'to talk.' Did you know that parliaments started as gatherings where nobles and advisors talked through issues before making decisions?
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"Het parlement" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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