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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The funeral is due to be held later for Oscar-winning Irish singer and songwriter Glen Hansard who died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin last week.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
A public wake is being held in Dublin for the Irish singer and songwriter Glen Hansard ahead of his funeral tomorrow.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Billy McGuinness, a guitarist in the Irish rock band Aslan, explained how Hansard was able to call in so many favours from his famous friends.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The death of Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard in a motorbike crash in Dublin on Wednesday has been met with widespread shock and grief.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Colonel Challoner, again passed over in the choice of under-secretaries, looked up at him from the corner seat, and noticed the blue-book and a volume of Hansard under his arm.
From The Turnstile by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
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