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breach of privilege

Dictionary of Parliamentary ProcedureDictionary of Parliamentary Procedure
An infringement of one of the specific privileges of the House or its Members which prevents them from carrying out their functions. The House is asked to deal with an alleged breach only when it appears to the Speaker to be evident (prima facie).Distinguish: contempt of Parliament.

 

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abstention
abstract motion
acclamation
Act of Parliam...Acting Speaker
address
Address in Rep...adjournment of...adjournment of...
adjournment pr...Administrator ...admonition
affirmative re...agenda
aids
allotted day
amending Act
amendment
ancillary moti...appeal a decis...appropriation
appropriation ...Assistant Depu...Associate Memb...
Auditor Genera...

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