point of order
noun phrase
formal
: a question or statement about the way things should be done at a meeting, debate, etc.
The senator raised a point of order demanding that debate be allowed to continue.
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Customer service organizations will need to identify platforms whose data provides a 360-degree view of every customer interaction, capturing data at the point of order, and real-time updates.
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Brad Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
During Monday’s meeting, when board members were initially set to vote on Hahn’s removal from leadership, Poynton made a point of order and scrapped the vote.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
While her point of order was ultimately withdrawn, Republicans agreed to send the bill back to committee.
—Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
Morales’ amendment fell victim to a point of order — a procedural challenge — by Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington.
—Patrick Svitek, Chron, 11 May 2023
During debate on the House floor Friday afternoon, Rep. Mary González of Clint raised a procedural tactic known as a point of order against the bill.
—Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
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Brad Birnbaum, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
During Monday’s meeting, when board members were initially set to vote on Hahn’s removal from leadership, Poynton made a point of order and scrapped the vote.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
While her point of order was ultimately withdrawn, Republicans agreed to send the bill back to committee.
—Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
Morales’ amendment fell victim to a point of order — a procedural challenge — by Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington.
—Patrick Svitek, Chron, 11 May 2023
During debate on the House floor Friday afternoon, Rep. Mary González of Clint raised a procedural tactic known as a point of order against the bill.
—Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
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“Point of order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20order. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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