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Knesseth

Knesseth

9.6
The national parliament of Israel that makes laws and checks the government
  • proper noun
  • /kəˈnɛsɛt/
translation icon : Knesset
  • The Israeli Knesseth passed a new law regarding education reform.

Examples

  • The Israeli Knesseth is responsible for making laws that govern the country.

  • Many citizens attended the session of the Knesseth last week.

  • Debates within the Knesseth often reflect the country's diverse political views.

  • She visited the Knesseth during her trip to Jerusalem.

  • The Knesseth passed a new law yesterday.

  • During her visit, she observed the debates in the Knesseth on various issues.

  • Citizens often express their opinions to members of the Knesseth about proposed legislation.

Synonyms

parliament
vsKnesseth
449 3.5

The group of people who make and pass a country's laws

is specific to Israel's single-chamber assembly rather than general ones
legislature
vsKnesseth
356 5.3

A group of people who make and change the laws of a country or region

is a single-chamber national assembly, not any lawmaking group
Knesset
vsKnesseth
14 8.2

The national parliament of Israel that makes laws and checks the government

is the same institution but written in an alternative form

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Knesseth comes from the Hebrew word knesset, which means 'assembly' or 'gathering'. So the Knesseth is Israel's parliament, the place where elected members 'gather' to make laws and watch the government.