unparliamentary
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of unparliamentary
First recorded in 1620–30; un- 1 + parliamentary
Example Sentences
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The current rules say MPs should not use abusive language in the chamber - and the Speaker can demand that an MP withdraw words deemed to be "unparliamentary".
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 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
Once, he apologized for making an unparliamentary gesture in Parliament.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2022
After he refused to apologise for or withdraw the remark - which is considered unparliamentary language - the Conservative MSP was asked to leave the chamber by Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2020
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 Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron
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