/
ˈpɑːləm(ə)nt/
n.
  - 
(Parliament)
 (in the UK) the highest legislature, consisting of the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. 
▸the members of this legislature for the period between dissolutions.
 - a similar body in other nations and states.
 
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. parlement ‘speaking’.