Hansard

American  

[han-serd] / ˈhæn sərd /

noun

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

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Hansard British  

/ ˈhænsɑːd /

noun

1. the official report of the proceedings of the British Parliament

2. a similar report kept by other legislative bodies

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Etymology

Origin of Hansard

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

Example Sentences

Macaulay made no such speech, according to the Hansard archives, which hold historical parliamentary records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Now, her angelic voice acts as a force for Hansard to push up against instead of flattering his parts.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

Instead of discarding the idea in lieu of clarity, she trusted in the delivery method and Hansard helped fill in the blanks.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

"We keep being told that AI will change everything, which, I'm afraid, means that we will discuss this during debates on every bill," said Baroness Dido Harding in the House of Lords, recorded in Hansard.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

Han′sardise, to confront a member with his former opinions as recorded in his speeches in Hansard.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various