unparliamentary

American  

[uhn-pahr-luh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌʌn pɑr ləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /

adjective

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

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unparliamentary British  

/ ˌʌnpɑːləˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. not consistent with parliamentary procedure or practice

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Other Word Forms

• unparliamentariness
  noun
• unparliamentarily
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of unparliamentary

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

unparliamentary

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".

From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2023

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

Once, he apologized for making an unparliamentary gesture in Parliament.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2022

It was rather an unparliamentary way of doing things, but it proved effective, and at length quiet reigned.

From Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner by Lester Chadwick

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