Hansard
Americannoun
noun
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the official report of the proceedings of the British Parliament
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a similar report kept by other legislative bodies
Etymology
Origin of Hansard
Named after Luke Hansard (1752–1828) and his descendants, who compiled the reports until 1889
Example Sentences
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Macaulay made no such speech, according to the Hansard archives, which hold historical parliamentary records.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
Hansard reveals that during the debate, the word veteran was used almost twice as much as victim.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
Experts including Matthew England, a researcher at the Hansard Society, said the number of amendments "does appear to be a record, at least in the recent past".
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
In the last three years, the 55-year-old Hansard became a father, and husband to Finnish poet Maire Saaritsa, splitting his time between Helsinki, Dublin and wherever his self-inflicted rigorous touring schedule takes him.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
On the admission of his sons the firm became Luke Hansard & Sons.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various
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