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1. Parliament

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   Etymology and Historical Antecedents
   The term "parliament" derives from the Old French parlement, meaning "speaking" or "conference." Historically, this referred simply to a discussion or deliberation. Early consultative bodies existed across various cultures, such as the Witenagemot in Anglo-Saxon England and the Icelandic Althing.
   The specific institutionalization of a national representative assembly began to coalesce in the Kingdom of England. By the 13th century, the English King woul…