Hansard

[ han-serd ]

noun

1. the official verbatim published reports of the debates and proceedings in the British Parliament.

Hansard

/ ˈhænsɑːd /

noun

1. the official report of the proceedings of the British Parliament
2. a similar report kept by other legislative bodies

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hansard¹

Named after Luke Hansard (1752–1828) and his descendants, who compiled the reports until 1889

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hansard¹

C19: named after T.C. Hansard (1752–1828) and his son, who compiled the reports until 1889

Example Sentences

In the original song category, the record still belongs to Czech singer-songwriter Markéta Irglová, who was 19 when she shared the prize with co-star Glen Hansard for the ballad “Falling Slowly” from the film “Once.”

From Los Angeles Times

The service included several musical performances, organised by Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard.

From BBC

Was the success of “Once” beginner’s luck or simply sparks cast off by one of its leads, Glen Hansard, Carney’s longtime bandmate in the Frames?

From New York Times

A digital collections specialist at the Theodore Roosevelt Center in Dickinson, N.D., who has a doctorate in history, Hansard knew all about red tape.

From Washington Post

The remark was picked up by her microphone and preserved in the official parliamentary record, Hansard, after Mr Seymour asked for an apology.

From BBC