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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

"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

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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

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

Once, he apologized for making an unparliamentary gesture in Parliament.

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2022

And on Thursday, Labour's Harriet Harman said guidance on what constituted "unparliamentary language" was outdated.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2019

Under the Lancastrian kings there is much less appearance of raising money in an unparliamentary course.

From View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 by Hallam, Henry

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