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unparliamentary language

Noun

Meaning

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unparliamentary language (uncountable)

Language considered inappropriate for use during a parliamentary session; especially profanity or suggestions of dishonesty.

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Examples

Speaker: "Please retract that unparliamentary language." Dennis Skinner

I never witnessed shouting matches in Parliament or unnecessary interruptions; unparliamentary language was only uttered in the canteen or in the VIP loo. Source: Internet

One of the don’ts was to avoid translating any unparliamentary language. Source: Internet

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