point of order

point of or·der

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Definitions of point of order words

noun point of order a question raised as to whether proceedings are in order, or in conformity with parliamentary law. 1
countable noun point of order In a formal debate, a point of order is an official complaint that someone makes because the rules about how the debate is meant to be organized have been broken. 0
noun point of order a question raised in a meeting or deliberative assembly by a member as to whether the rules governing procedures are being breached 0
noun point of order a question as to whether the rules of parliamentary procedure are being observed 0

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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