UNPARLIAMENTARY

unparliamentary

(adjective) so rude and abusive as to be unsuitable for parliament

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unparliamentary (comparative more unparliamentary, superlative most unparliamentary)

unsuitable to be used in parliament

contrary to the rules of parliament

Source: Wiktionary


Un*par`lia*men"ta*ry, a.

Definition: Not parliamentary; contrary to the practice of parliamentary bodies.

– Un*par`lia*men"ta*ri*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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