Institution whose elected or appointed members meet to
debate the major political issues of the day and usually to
exercise legislative powers and sometimes judicial powers.
(by extension) The collective noun for a group of rooks (the species of bird) or owls.
(historical) Parliament cake; a type of gingerbread.
Gift it
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