Meaning Of The Word Hustings

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hustings
plural noun: The political campaigns and speeches before an election are sometimes referred to as the hustings.

hustings in American English
a deliberative assembly
the temporary platform on which candidates for the British Parliament stood when nominated and from which they addressed the electors

hustings in British English
(before 1872) the platform on which candidates were nominated for Parliament and from which they addressed the electors

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