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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Labour MP Clive Betts, raising a point of order in the House of Commons, said the "racist and Islamophobic" treatment of his colleague Mr Yasin was "completely unacceptable".

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2023

In his business meetings the boy debates a point of order with the skill and persistence of a trained politician.

From The Children of the Poor by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)