hustings

American  

[huhs-tingz] / ˈhʌs tɪŋz /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. (before 1872) the temporary platform on which candidates for the British Parliament stood when nominated and from which they addressed the electors.

2. any place from which political campaign speeches are made.

3. the political campaign trail.

4. Also called hustings court.  a local court in certain parts of Virginia.

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hustings British  

/ ˈhʌstɪŋz /

noun

1. (before 1872) the platform on which candidates were nominated for Parliament and from which they addressed the electors

2. the proceedings at a parliamentary election

3. political campaigning

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Etymology

Origin of hustings

before 1050; Middle English, Old English < Old Danish hūs-thing house meeting. See house, thing ²

Example Sentences

However this was the latest in a string of unforced errors by SNP HQ during the contest - starting with the attempt to hold hustings events entirely in private.

From BBC

Howard Beckett says his has been the only team to table proposals, which are thought to include a suggestion that the left candidates should undertake a new round of hustings.

From BBC

It’s hard to write a campaign book in an era of 24-hour news, when the media pumps out coverage of what’s happening on the hustings.

From Washington Post

The pandemic has, to an alarming degree, hustled the hustings out of the neighborhoods and onto Zoom.

From New York Times

But as easy as it sounds on the campaign hustings or in a 30-second political ad, it's complicated to overturn rules from earlier administrations.

From Salon