part and parcel

noun

: an essential or integral component
stress was part and parcel of the job

Examples of part and parcel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That arc is part and parcel to Baker’s premise of having Lacy present in some way for every scene in the film; even when Janet forgets her own daughter is in the same room, some playful framing always re-centers Lacy’s perspective. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 June 2024 This bolsters the idea that closure is part and parcel of productivity, of getting back to normal, of getting back to work. Elizabeth Endicott, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024 But Mills thought this was all part and parcel with Chaney’s general curiosity. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2024 Today, this crown type remains part and parcel of aviation watch design language, and can be found on countless models from IWC, Zenith, and myriad other brands—especially those with German and Swiss origins. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for part and parcel 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of part and parcel was in the 15th century

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“Part and parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20and%20parcel. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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