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Princeton's WordNet

  1. point of ordernoun

    a question as to whether the current proceedings are allowed by parliamentary procedure

Wiktionary

  1. point of ordernoun

    A motion calling attention to a breach of order of the rules.

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  1. point of order

    A point of order is a procedural term used in meetings, debates, or other formal discussions, where a participant interrupts the proceedings to call attention to a violation of rules, improper procedure, or any error in the process. The purpose is to ensure that all proceedings are conducted according to the established guidelines. It is usually addressed to the chairperson or the moderator who then makes a ruling on the issue raised.

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  1. Point of order

    A point of order is a matter raised during consideration of a motion concerning the rules of parliamentary procedure.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of point of order in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of point of order in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of point of order in a Sentence

  1. Chuck Schumer:

    I want to address the vote the Senate took yesterday on the point of order raised by the junior Senator from Kentucky, i regret to say: for 45 Republican Senators to vote for a spurious constitutional objection to the coming impeachment trial was deeply, deeply, irresponsible.

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