point of order

American  

noun

Parliamentary Procedure.

1. a question raised as to whether proceedings are in order, or in conformity with parliamentary law.

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point of order British  

noun

1. a question raised in a meeting or deliberative assembly by a member as to whether the rules governing procedures are being breached

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Etymology

Origin of point of order

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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point of order

Daniela Duran of Colombia declared that her country had raised a point of order in a side text that was gaveled through, and was now formally objecting.

From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland called for a point of order.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2024

"No," Comer responded flatly before the two briefly continued the back-and-forth about the point of order.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2023

Responding to a point of order in the House of Commons, Mr Evans told the house such activity had an impact on "MPs, their staff, their family and those thinking of entering politics".

From BBC ● May 2, 2023

It is stated, but at the same time, in the general whirl and confusion all around, another voice from the floor exclaims: "I rise to a point of order!"

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady