parliamentarianism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of parliamentarianism
First recorded in 1875–80; parliamentarian + -ism
Example Sentences
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"I shall do my duty in strict accordance with the rules of antiquated parliamentarianism," she gasped, "because it is my duty to the German proletariat."
From Time Magazine Archive
Implicit in De Gaulle's tribute to the British version of parliamentarianism was his longstanding contempt for the system as it is practiced in France.
From Time Magazine Archive
I want my country to benefit later by more just electoral laws, by true parliamentarianism and real democracy.
From Time Magazine Archive
To have thereupon accused the British Foreign Office's civil servants of an "indiscretion" would have been contrary to the principles of British parliamentarianism and of British journalism.
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"Aha! doubt in the efficacy of parliamentarianism," said Weidmann smiling.
From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Berthold Auerbach
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