Tynwald

[tin-wuhld]

noun

1. the legislature of the Isle of Man, consisting of the lieutenant governor, the council, and the House of Keys.

Tynwald

/ ˈtaɪn-, ˈtɪnwəld /

noun

1. Full name: the Tynwald Court. the Parliament of the Isle of Man, consisting of the crown, lieutenant governor, House of Keys, and legislative council

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tynwald¹

< Old Norse thingvollr. See thing ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tynwald¹

C15: from Old Norse thingvollr , from thing assembly + vollr field

Example Sentences

Tynwald will be asked to approve the increase from £12.25 an hour to £13.46 when it sits this week, despite the Minimum Wage Committee refusing to back the hike over fears about the impact on businesses.

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That basis for calculating the rise was agreed by Tynwald members earlier this year as an alternative to a previous pledge to bring the minimum and living wage rates together by 2026.

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The measures have been a matter of strong debate in Tynwald, the island's parliament.

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The measures have been a matter of strong debate in the island's Tynwald parliament.

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Former GP Dr Alex Allinson introduced the private members bill to Tynwald and has been pivotal in ushering it through the legislative process.

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