hansard
noun
Simple meaning
The official published verbatim report of the proceedings of a parliamentary body.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhænsɚd
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Definition
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noun
The official published verbatim report of the proceedings of a parliamentary body; originally of the British Parliament
“The Canadian Hansard is published in both English and French.”
chiefly britishcommonwealth
The official report of debates and other proceedings in the British and some Commonwealth parliaments.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The official published verbatim report of the proceedings of a parliamentary body; originally of the British Parliament
Used this way, hansard is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
“The Canadian Hansard is published in both English and French.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Official and authoritative
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
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- “The Canadian Hansard is published in both English and French.”noun
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