"Parleying" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
parleying (verb): to negotiate or discuss in a polite and diplomatic manner, especially between representatives of opposing parties or groups
Parliamentarianism refers to a system of government in which power is held by elected representatives who are accountable to a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress. In a parliamentary system, the head of government (such as a prime minister) is responsible to the legislature and must maintain the support of the majority of the members in order to stay in office.