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1. ((used with a sing. or pl. v.)) hustings
any place from which political campaign speeches are made.
2. hustings
(before 1872) the temporary platform on which candidates for the British Parliament stood when nominated and from which they addressed the electors.
3. hustings
the political campaign trail.
4. hustings
Also called hustings court. a local court in certain parts of Virginia.
Etymology: (bef. 1050; ME, OE < ON hūs-thing house meeting. See house , thing2)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) hustings
the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making)
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1. Hustings
a court formerly held in several cities of England; specif., a court held in London, before the lord mayor, recorder, and sheriffs, to determine certain classes of suits for the recovery of lands within the city. In the progress of law reform this court has become unimportant
2. Hustings
any one of the temporary courts held for the election of members of the British Parliament
3. Hustings
the platform on which candidates for Parliament formerly stood in addressing the electors
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