European Parliament

American  

noun

1. a deliberative and legislative assembly of the European Community that advises member nations on policy matters.

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European Parliament British  

noun

1. the assembly of the European Union in Strasbourg. It consists of 626 directly elected members and its role is largely advisory

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Example Sentences

He "meets many ambassadors as part of his duties as head of the RN party and as leader of a group in the European Parliament," the person said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The coach was "paid by the European Parliament from the budget allocated to MEPs", the complaint added.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The tariff cuts require approval from the European Parliament to take effect, a process that began last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It was approved by the European Parliament in March, following the dispute.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The Court of Auditors shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with a statement of assurance as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions.

From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union