See Also: Hansard(1)(dictionary)
Hansard(2)(dictionary)
Hansard(dictionary)

Hansard(2) (iou)



Hansard noun2. L19.
[Thomas C. Hansard, English printer (1776-1833): see below.]
The official (verbatim) report of the proceedings of the British Parliament, (compiled by Messrs Hansard 1774-1892, now published by HMSO). Also, the official report of certain other legislative bodies.
Hansardize verb trans. (now rare) confront (a Member of Parliament) with his former statements recorded in Hansard; prove (a person) to have expressed a different opinion previously: M19.