unparliamentary
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of unparliamentary
First recorded in 1620–30; un- 1 + parliamentary
Example Sentences
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In his resignation letter, which was cited by Lee's office, Tan said: "I had made a mistake in parliament when I uttered words which were rude and unparliamentary."
From Reuters • Jul. 17, 2023
That came not long after he was caught on mic using unparliamentary language.
From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2022
Later that year she was in the headlines again for a speech she gave in the Commons on poultry welfare, which turned out to be an excuse to slip some very unparliamentary language into proceedings.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2022
After invoking the word "fart" during a House of Commons debate, Alberta politician Michelle Rempel was accused of using unparliamentary language.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2016
He flung his hat into a corner, and himself into an easy-chair, with an exclamation which was decidedly unparliamentary.
From To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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