Sentences with PARLEMENTS
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"The king summoned the parlements to discuss taxation policies."
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"The parlements played a crucial role in the political system of France during the 17th and 18th centuries."
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"The Paris Parlement was the most influential and prestigious of all parlements."
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"In some cases, parlements refused to register royal edicts, causing tensions with the monarchy."
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"The parlements had the power to issue remonstrances against royal decisions."
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"During the Fronde, the parlements asserted their authority against the crown."
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"The parlements were dissolved by the French Revolution and replaced with new judicial institutions."
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"The parlements were renowned for their legal expertise and knowledge of customary law."
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"The parlements had the authority to interpret and apply the law within their jurisdiction."
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"Members of the parlements often came from noble or bourgeois backgrounds."
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"The authority of parlements varied depending on the region."
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"The parlements were seen as defenders of the people against royal despotism."
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"The parlements were involved in the judicial reform attempts of the 18th century."
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"The parlements often clashed with the monarchy over issues of taxation and centralization."
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"The parlements were abolished in 1790 as part of the French Revolution."
