unparliamentariness

A member was reprimanded for unparliamentariness during the debate.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being contrary to parliamentary procedure or decorum: "unparliamentariness" refers to the state or condition of language, behavior, or actions that violate the established rules, customs, or etiquette of a parliamentary body.

Usage Examples

• (The remark was considered a breach of parliamentary decorum.)
• (The act of interrupting was seen as violating parliamentary procedure.)

Advanced Usage

• "to accuse of unparliamentariness": to formally claim that a statement or action violates parliamentary rules.

  • The opposition leader accused the minister of unparliamentariness after he refused to answer a direct question. (The minister's behavior was alleged to breach parliamentary norms.)

• "a charge of unparliamentariness": a formal complaint about a breach of parliamentary etiquette.

  • The member faced a charge of unparliamentariness for using unparliamentary language. (The member was formally accused of violating parliamentary conduct.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unparliamentary (adj): contrary to the rules or customs of parliament.

  • His unparliamentary language was struck from the official record.(His language violated parliamentary standards.)

• Parliamentariness (n): the quality of being in accordance with parliamentary procedure.

  • The debate was conducted with strict parliamentariness. (The debate followed proper parliamentary rules.)

Synonyms

• Impropriety: lack of conformity to accepted standards of behavior, especially in a formal setting.
• Indecorum: behavior that is not in keeping with good taste or propriety.
• Breach of privilege: a violation of the rights or privileges of a parliamentary body.

Related Idioms

• Out of order: not following parliamentary procedure; not permitted according to the rules.

  • The speaker declared the member's question out of order. (The question was a violation of parliamentary rules.)

• Unparliamentary language: language considered disrespectful or offensive within a parliamentary context.

  • The member was warned to avoid unparliamentary language during the debate. (The member was cautioned against using offensive terms.)