parti

American  

[pahr-tee, pahr-tee] / pɑrˈti, ˈpɑr ti /

noun

Architecture.

1. the basic scheme or concept of an architectural design.

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Etymology

Origin of parti

1805–15; < French: task assigned, treatment, noun use of past participle of partir to part

Example Sentences

Less than 20 years before, Montreal lost its status as Canada’s financial center to Toronto when the separatist Parti Quebecois came to power in provincial elections.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pro-independence Parti Quebecois is polling strongly ahead of that vote, and its leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, has promised to hold a referendum in his first term if elected as Quebec's premier.

From Barron's

Current Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon responded to Grande’s hiring this week with a Twitter thread expressing his discontentment with the club’s decision.

From Seattle Times

Members of the sovereigntist Québec solidaire and Parti Québécois parties swore they wouldn’t swear an oath to Charles when the legislature reconvened.

From Washington Post

The “absurdity” of the ritual “had gone on long enough,” Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said.

From Washington Post