unparliamentary

American  

[uhn-pahr-luh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌʌn pɑr ləˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /

adjective

1. not parliamentary; at variance with or contrary to the methods employed by parliamentary bodies.

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unparliamentary British  

/ ˌʌnpɑːləˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

1. not consistent with parliamentary procedure or practice

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Other Word Forms

• unparliamentariness
  noun
• unparliamentarily
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of unparliamentary

First recorded in 1620–30; un- ¹ + parliamentary

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

unparliamentary

The home secretary has admitted he used "unparliamentary" language to describe a Labour MP, a close source has said.

From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023

In his resignation letter, which was cited by Lee's office, Tan said: "I had made a mistake in parliament when I uttered words which were rude and unparliamentary."

From Reuters ● Jul. 17, 2023

Alliance member Sorcha Eastwood said the comments fell short of the standard of language that assembly members should use, adding that it was unparliamentary and that "women do belong in this chamber".

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2022

That came not long after he was caught on mic using unparliamentary language.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2022

I won't undertake to refute this argument; but it is pre-eminently unparliamentary, and smells of the oil he burns all day.

From Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron Acton

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