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

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

Ross then raised another point of order, asked the presiding officer what opportunities he would have to raise the issue as she had "refused" his party's previous requests for questions in the chamber.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Making a point of order in the Commons later on Wednesday, Mr Cunningham said: "Before the prime minister answered, the home secretary chose to add in his pennyworth."

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

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

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023

A Delegate—Mr President: I make the point of order that the Committee on Nominations was to report immediately after 8 oclock this evening.

From Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 by United States. National Conservation Congress