Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
A ministration
The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
In many countries, the legislative branch of government, a deliberative assembly or set of assemblies whose elected or appointed members meet to debate the major political issues of the day, make, amend, and repeal laws, authorize the executive branch of government to spend money, and in some cases exercise judicial powers; a legislature.
A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.
A particular assembly of the members of such a legislature, as convened for a specific purpose or period of time (commonly designated with an ordinal number – for example, first parliament or 12th parliament – or a descriptive adjective – for example, Long Parliament, Short Parliament and Rump Parliament).
A gathering of birds, especially rooks or owls.
Parliament cake, a type of gingerbread.