the Model Parliament
/ðə ˌmɒdl ˈpɑːləmənt/
/ðə ˌmɑːdl ˈpɑːrləmənt/
- the name later given to the English parliament set up in 1295 by King Edward I. It was the first to include not only members of the clergy (= priests and other church officials) and the aristocracy but also elected members to represent ordinary people. In this way it established the pattern for future parliaments.