| 单词 | to nod through parliament |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto nod through Parliament b. transitive. To pass (a bill) or agree (a point) without lengthy debate or a formal vote; to ratify or approve quickly or informally. Occasionally more fully to nod through Parliament. Cf. on the nod at nod n.1 Phrases 2. ΘΚΠ society > authority > rule or government > ruler or governor > deliberative, legislative, or administrative assembly > governing or legislative body of a nation or community > procedure of parliament or national assembly > [verb (transitive)] > pass motion or bill carry1640 snap1883 to nod through1976 1976 Economist (Nexis) 24 Jan. 63 It was nodded through unanimously by heads of government. 1987 Times 18 June 21/8 The Channel Tunnel Bill is expected to be nodded through when it comes up for ratification in Westminster next month. 1999 Daily Tel. 28 Jan. (Connected section) 6/2 When politicians nod the census White Paper through Parliament by the end of this year they'll want to know religion and incomes as well. < as lemmas |
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