parliamentarianism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of parliamentarianism
First recorded in 1875–80; parliamentarian + -ism
Example Sentences
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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.
From Time Magazine Archive
General Assembly achieved an ingenious new direction in creative parliamentarianism: the elective nonvote.
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
The elder statesmen close to the throne were men of western ideas, like astute Prince Saionji, who promoted a Japanese version of parliamentarianism and constitutional monarchy.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Aha! doubt in the efficacy of parliamentarianism," said Weidmann smiling.
From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold
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