part and parcel

Idioms  

1. An essential or basic element, as in Traveling is part and parcel of Zach's job. Used since the 15th century as a legal term, with part meaning “a portion” and parcel “something integral with a whole,” this idiom began to be used more loosely from about 1800. Although both nouns have the same basic meaning, the redundancy lends emphasis.

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part and parcel

"It's not really about raising funds. It's about getting our own Africans generally to be part and parcel of this refinery," Dangote said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

"It's part and parcel of information that assists the judge in reaching a fair and balanced decision in terms of sentencing," he told Good Morning Ulster.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

“Extreme heat is part and parcel of our lives these days, and we must adapt to it,” Langer said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

For Bedichek alumna Kaylee Rangel, the school was part and parcel of the city’s “Keep Austin Weird” vibe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025

Much as the people complained, however, the tangled party line setup had become part and parcel of Milagro’s communication and rumor systems, and as such, people had come to depend on it.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols