unparliamentary

[ uhn-pahr-luh-men-tuh-ree, -tree ]

adjective

1. not parliamentary; at variance with or contrary to the methods employed by parliamentary bodies.

unparliamentary

/ ˌʌnpɑːləˈmɛntərɪ; -trɪ /

adjective

1. not consistent with parliamentary procedure or practice

Derived Forms

• ˌunparliaˈmentariness, noun
• ˌunparliaˈmentarily, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unparliamentary¹

First recorded in 1620–30; un- ¹ + parliamentary

Example Sentences

Rice was later censured by a majority of her colleagues in the Senate with a motion that disapproved of her “unparliamentary and disrespectful conduct” in her protest and her “disregard for the importance of Australia-Philippines relations.”

From Seattle Times

The current rules say MPs should not use abusive language in the chamber - and the Speaker can demand that an MP withdraw words deemed to be "unparliamentary".

From BBC

Mr Cleverly also had to apologise last month for using "unparliamentary" language to describe a Labour MP.

From BBC

Watch: Cleverly apologises for 'unparliamentary language'

From BBC

A source close to Mr Cleverly had previously admitted he used "unparliamentary" language to describe Mr Cunningham but denied he had criticised Stockton.

From BBC