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cortes
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈkɔɾ.tɨʃ/cor·tes
Definitions
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Representative assembly, parliament, especially in the context of Portuguese political history.
Usage examples
“The Cortes of 1821 approved the first Portuguese constitution.”
“The king summoned the Cortes to discuss the financial crisis.”
Synonyms
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Plural form of 'cut', referring to incisions, blows, or acts of cutting.
Usage examples
“He had several superficial cuts on his hands from working in the garden.”
“The budget cuts affected all departments.”