unparliamentary

[uhn-pahr-luh-men-tuh-ree, -tree]

adjective

1. not parliamentary; at variance with or contrary to the methods employed by parliamentary bodies.

unparliamentary

/ ˌʌnpɑːləˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. not consistent with parliamentary procedure or practice

Other Word Forms

• unparliamentariness noun
• unparliamentarily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unparliamentary¹

First recorded in 1620–30; un- ¹ + parliamentary

Example Sentences

The current rules say MPs should not use abusive language in the chamber - and the Speaker can demand that an MP withdraw words deemed to be "unparliamentary".

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Mr Cleverly also had to apologise last month for using "unparliamentary" language to describe a Labour MP.

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A source close to Mr Cleverly had previously admitted he used "unparliamentary" language to describe Mr Cunningham but denied he had criticised Stockton.

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But Mr Cleverly said it was a criticism of the opposition MP, and not his constituency and apologised for '"unparliamentary language".

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The home secretary has admitted he used "unparliamentary" language to describe a Labour MP, a close source has said.

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