unparliamentary

adjective

un·​par·​lia·​men·​ta·​ry
ˌən-ˌpär-lə-ˈmen-tə-rē,
-ˌpärl-yə-,
-ˈmen-trē How to pronounce unparliamentary (audio)
: contrary to the practice of parliamentary bodies

Examples of unparliamentary in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unparliamentary was in 1626

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“Unparliamentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unparliamentary. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

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unparliamentary

adjective
un·​par·​lia·​men·​ta·​ry ˌən-ˌpär-lə-ˈment-ə-rē How to pronounce unparliamentary (audio)
-ˌpärl-yə-,
-ˈmen-trē
: not being in agreement with parliamentary practice
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