majlis

Noun

Meaning

Majlis (plural Majlises or Majlis)

Alternative form of majlis

A council, assembly, or public meeting, in some Muslim countries or territories.

The parliament of Iran.

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Examples

Ahmad Hamzeh, a little-known member of the Majlis, made the offer on behalf of the people of Kerman, the hometown and final resting place of storied commander, Qassem Soleimani. Source: Internet

Before 2011 revolution the parliament was bicamera l. The lower house of the bicameral Parliament was the Chamber of Deputies of Tunisia (Majlis al-Nuwaab), which had 214 seats. Source: Internet

In December 2000, Sultan Qaboos appointed the 48-member Majlis Al Dowla, or State Council, including five women, which acts as the upper chamber in Oman's bicameral representative body. Source: Internet

Besides legislation, international treaties, presidential decrees, and states of emergency also must be ratified by the Oliy Majlis. Source: Internet

Deputies to the Oliy Majlis, the highest legislative body, are elected to five-year terms. Source: Internet

Judges at all levels are appointed by the president and approved by the Oliy Majlis. Source: Internet

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