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unparliamentary

American

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

adjective

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

unparliamentary British

/ ˌʌnpɑːləˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ /

adjective

not consistent with parliamentary procedure or practice

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Etymology

Origin of unparliamentary

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2022

But is this unparliamentary - or even bad manners - these days?

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2016

After invoking the word "fart" during a House of Commons debate, Alberta politician Michelle Rempel was accused of using unparliamentary language.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2016

Sennett Conner of Covington county was the Speaker of the House whose ruling permitted this unparliamentary action.

From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI by Harper, Ida Husted

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