Unparliamentary

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    unsuitable to be used in parliament

    "unparliamentary language"

  2. 2
    contrary to the rules of parliament
Adjective
  1. 1
    so rude and abusive as to be unsuitable for parliament wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
impolite

Example

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"The MP used unparliamentary language."

Etymology

From un- + parliamentary.

Related phrases

unparliamentary language

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