parliamentary law

noun

1. the body of rules, usages, and precedents that governs proceedings of legislative and deliberative assemblies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parliamentary law¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Mattarella, 76, a former parliamentary law professor and Constitutional Court jurist, came under verbal attack this week from his country’s populist politicians — and citizens who want them to take power.

From Seattle Times

This year in Britain, the House of Commons lifted the requirement that clerks, who are experts in parliamentary law, wear wigs.

From Washington Post

Qiao Xiaoyang, head of China's parliamentary law committee, was addressing queries from reporters on Wednesday as the annual meeting of China's parliamentary National People's Congress drew to a close.

From BBC

On this very spot, in 1253, Henry III signed the Statutes of Merton, establishing parliamentary law throughout England.

From BBC

According to parliamentary law, any member of parliament receiving low confidence votes from two-thirds of the assembly must resign or face a second vote on their leadership.

From BBC