Majlis


Also found in: Wikipedia.

Majlis

(ˈmædʒlɪs)
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the parliament of Iran
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in various N African and Middle Eastern countries) an assembly; council
[from Persian: assembly]
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
References in periodicals archive ?
And many say his odd terminology telegraphs that he does not want the agreement to be voted on in the Majlis.
RAMY SALAMA DOHA THE majlis (plural majalis) is the embodiment of Qatar's renowned hospitality.
Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held here today its 7th ordinary session.
Muscat, Dec.18 (ONA) Sheikh Ali bin Nasser al-Mahrouqi, Secretary-General of Majlis A'Shura, hailed His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said's interest and continuous care to Shura march in the Sultanate, which led to its maturity and development.
by ONAThe session was chaired from the Omani side by Khalid bin Hilal Al Ma'awali, Chairman of Majlis Al Shura whilst it was led from the Chinese side by Chen Xiaoguang, CPPCC Vice Chairperson.
But not so fast Majlis Deputy Hossain Naqavi Hossaini, the spokesman for the Majlis National Security Committee, reminded everyone last week that the Majlis had voted to downgrade ties with Britain and the government cannot upgrade them without coming to the Majlis first Actually, that's not quite correct The Majlis voted to reduce but not sever dipomatic ties.
Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held its 28th ordinary session here today.
Muscat, Nov.25 (ONA) Majlis A'Shura today held its second annual session of the fourth annual sitting 2018-2019 of the 8th term 2015-2019 under the chair of Khalid bin Hilal al- Maawali, Chairman of Majlis A;Shura.
by ONAThe seminar included a presentation on the State Council and Majlis Al Shura that dealt with the roles, major actions and prerogatives of the two councils, as well as reviewing their legislative and oversight powers.