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 Hansard record of parliamentary proceedings suggests it has been used nearly 3,000 times in the Commons and Lords since 2006.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Macaulay made no such speech, according to the Hansard archives, which hold historical parliamentary records.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
Instead of discarding the idea in lieu of clarity, she trusted in the delivery method and Hansard helped fill in the blanks.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 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
The best examples of his style as a private member will be found in Hansard under the dates 18th February 1876, 23rd May 1878, 6th May 1879.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
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