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How do you spell Parliament?

Correct spelling

parliament

PARLIA + MENT. Think: parley (talk).

Why is parliament spelled this way?

From Old French parlement, a speaking. PARLER (to speak). A parliament is a place of speaking — where representatives voice the will of the people.

Common misspellings of parliament

parlimentparlimantparlementparlamentt

Example

Parliament debated the new law.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell parliament?+
The correct spelling is "parliament". PARLIA + MENT. Think: parley (talk).
Is it parliment or parliament?+
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