Glossary of terms
This glossary provides definitions of the key terms used on this website and throughout the Indicators for Democratic Parliaments.
Download the glossary| Term | Definition |
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| Gender-sensitive | An approach that acknowledges the way in which gender informs activities and decisions by taking account of, and responding to, the unique views, perspectives and needs of men, women and gender non-conforming individuals. |
| General secretariat | See: Parliamentary administration. |
| Government | See: Executive. Note: In this publication, the terms “government” and “executive” are used interchangeably, and the traditional definition of the three branches of government (executive, legislative and judicial) is not used. |