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Hansard

American

[han-serd] / ˈhæn sərd /

noun

the official verbatim published reports of the debates and proceedings in the British Parliament.

Hansard British

/ ˈhænsɑːd /

noun

the official report of the proceedings of the British Parliament
a similar report kept by other legislative bodies

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Hansard

Named after Luke Hansard (1752–1828) and his descendants, who compiled the reports until 1889

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Hansard

Chris James said he saw Hansard busking for the first time 25 years ago in Dublin's Grafton Street.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

A public wake is being held in Dublin for the Irish singer and songwriter Glen Hansard ahead of his funeral tomorrow.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Hansard, the father of a three-year-old boy, has also been hailed by charities for his work in raising money for the homeless.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Hansard will lie in repose for those wishing to pay their respects.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

It is in every blue-book, in every page of Hansard, in the preamble of every Bill.

From The Cabinet Minister A farce in four acts by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero

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