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privilege of the floor

/ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ əv ðə flɔːr/

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/ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ əv ðə flɔːr/C1formalpolitical
  • ruФормальный парламентский или процедурный термин, обозначающий право члена законодательного органа выступать или обращаться к собранию во время заседания или дебатов.

A formal parliamentary or procedural term referring to the right of a member of a legislative body to speak or address the assembly during a meeting or debate.

  1. Right to speak in a meetingC1formal

    The formal right granted to a member of a legislative or deliberative body to address the assembly.

    ruПраво выступления

    • The senator requested the privilege of the floor to discuss the new bill.
    • Only members with the privilege of the floor can speak during the debate.
    • He was granted the privilege of the floor for ten minutes.