question time

noun

: a period in a session of a British parliamentary body during which members may put questions to ministers on matters concerning their departments

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Albanese was speaking during question time on Tuesday when opposition lawmakers repeatedly interrupted him. Jack Guy, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 They’re only allowed to appear via video link during ministerial question time and statements. Emily Ashton, Bloomberg.com, 12 Nov. 2020 During his question time, Cruz said monopolies historically have harmed consumers. Joseph Morton, Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the weekly question time debate at Parliament in London on Wednesday. NBC News, 19 Jan. 2022 Despite the stakes, some senators used their question time to amplify narratives that resonate in their political echo chamber. David Rohde, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2021 No question times will be tough on the restaurants, coffee shops and dry cleaners that operate on skimpy margins, Shulman said. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2020 Okay that concludes today's super A List celebrity question time!! Marianne Garvey, CNN, 9 Dec. 2019 The recently announced inquiry into question time in parliament provides a telling example. Hugh Breakey, Quartz, 6 Oct. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of question time was in 1884

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“Question time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20time. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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