Definitions for knessetˈknɛs ɛt, kəˈnɛs-
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Knes•setˈknɛs ɛt, kəˈnɛs-(n.)
the unicameral parliament of Israel.
Origin of Knesset:
1949; < ModHeb kneset, post-Biblical Heb kəneseth gathering
the Israeli unicameral parliament
The Israeli parliament, located in Jerusalem.
Origin: From כנסת.
The Knesset is the unicameral legislature of Israel. The legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister, approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government. In addition, it also recommends a candidate for the State Comptroller to the President, who appoints someone to the post. It also has the power to waive the immunity of its members, remove the President and the State Comptroller from office, remove a Prime Minister convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude, and to dissolve itself and call new elections. The Prime Minister may dissolve the Knesset. However, until an election is completed, the Knesset maintains authority in its current composition. The Knesset is located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.
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