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Oireachtas
[ eer-uhkh-tuhs ]
noun
- the parliament of the Republic of Ireland, consisting of the president, the Dail Eireann, and the Seanad Eireann.
- an annual assembly, usually in Dublin, held by Gaelic-speaking people to celebrate, exhibit, and encourage the use of the Gaelic language, traditions, and arts.
Oireachtas
/ ˈɛrəxtəs; ˈɛrəkθəs /
noun
- the parliament of the Republic of Ireland, consisting of the president, the Dáil Éireann, and the Seanad Éireann See also Dáil Éireann Seanad Éireann
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Origin of Oireachtas1
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Example Sentences
Sittings of each House of the Parliament/Oireachtas shall be public.
The Parliament/Oireachtas shall sit in or near the city of Dublin or in such other place as from time to time it may determine.
The Parliament/Oireachtas shall hold at least one session each year.
The Parliament/Oireachtas may provide for the initiation by the people of proposals for laws or constitutional amendments.
A judge shall not be eligible to sit in Parliament/Oireachtas, and shall not hold any other office or position of emolument.
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