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Parl. Proc.a question raised as to whether proceedings are in order, or in conformity with parliamentary law.[1745-55]
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point of order — ˌpoint of ˈorder noun points of order PLURALFORM [countable] in a meeting or parliament, a question about whether its rules are being followed properly: • The South Carolina Democrat raised a point of order against the planned change. * * * point … Financial and business terms
Point of order — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
point of order — plural points of order n formal a rule used to organize an official meeting on a point of order (=according to a rule) ▪ One MP raised an objection on a point of order … Dictionary of contemporary English
point of order — ► NOUN (pl. points of order) ▪ a query in a formal debate or meeting as to whether correct procedure is being followed … English terms dictionary
point of order — noun count a question about whether something is against the rules of a meeting … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
point of order — n. a question as to whether the rules of parliamentary procedure are being observed … English World dictionary
Point of order — For the 1964 documentary film, see Point of Order (film). For other uses see Point A point of order is a matter raised during consideration of a motion concerning the rules of parliamentary procedure.Explanation and usesinfobox motion name =… … Wikipedia
point of order — noun a question as to whether the current proceedings are allowed by parliamentary procedure • Hypernyms: ↑order, ↑rules of order, ↑parliamentary law, ↑parliamentary procedure * * * noun, pl points of order [count] formal : a question or… … Useful english dictionary
point of order — points of order N COUNT: usu sing 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. [FORMAL] A point of order was raised in… … English dictionary
point of order — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms point of order : singular point of order plural points of order a question about whether something is against the rules of a meeting … English dictionary
point of order — noun (C) formal a rule connected with the organization of an official meeting: One MP raised an objection on a point of order … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
