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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The home secretary has admitted he used "unparliamentary" language to describe a Labour MP, a close source has said.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023
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
But is this unparliamentary - or even bad manners - these days?
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2016
But the statute that abolished all unparliamentary taxation led, at least in theoretical principle, to extend the elective franchise to as large a mass of the people as could conveniently exercise it.
From View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 by Hallam, Henry
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