Parnell

[ pahr-nel, pahr-nl ]

noun

1. Charles Stewart, 1846–91, Irish political leader.

Parnell

/ pɑːˈnɛl; ˈpɑːnəl /

noun

1. ParnellCharles Stewart18461891MIrishPOLITICS: nationalistPOLITICS: politician Charles Stewart. 1846–91, Irish nationalist, who led the Irish Home Rule movement in Parliament (1880–90) with a calculated policy of obstruction. Although Gladstone was converted to Home Rule (1886), Parnell's career was ruined by the scandal over his adultery with Mrs O'Shea

Derived Forms

• ˈParnelˌlism, noun
• ˈParnellite, nounadjective

Other Words From

• Par·nellism noun
• Par·nellite noun

Example Sentences

Parnell will have partial physical custody of the children on three weekends each month.

From Washington Post

Parnell and Snell separated in 2018, according to court documents.

From Washington Post

Parnell said in a statement that he was “devastated by the decision” and that he intends to appeal the judge’s ruling.

From Washington Post

Parnell has denied her allegations as “complete fabrications.”

From Washington Post

Parnell said those considering a role with a crisis-bitten company should evaluate whether the company is still denying its problem or moving to fix it.

From Washington Post

James Parnell Spears drove to the residence and followed his wife, who was in another car, through the guard gate.

From The Daily Beast

He also alleges that Parnell Spears punched him in the chest.

From The Daily Beast

Henry Brook Parnell, famed as a political writer and liberalist, died by his own hand.

From Project Gutenberg

Throughout the struggle Parnell showed equal audacity and coolness, and acquired a masterly knowledge of parliamentary forms.

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Next session the government brought in a Coercion Bill, which Mr. Parnell opposed vigorously.

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After formal evidence was given by the petitioner, the usual decree was granted with costs against Parnell (November 17, 1890).

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Parnell now began an action against the Times, which was quickly compromised by a payment of 5,000.

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