What is the meaning of Hustings?

  • (n.pl.) A court formerly held in several cities of England; specifically, 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.
  • (n.pl.) Any one of the temporary courts held for the election of members of the British Parliament.
  • (n.pl.) The platform on which candidates for Parliament formerly stood in addressing the electors.
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APAWebster's. (2011). hustings. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/hustings/definitions/2017904
ChicagoWebster's. 2011. "hustings" http://smartdefine.org/hustings/definitions/2017904 (accessed September 24, 2026).
HarvardWebster's 2011, hustings, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/hustings/definitions/2017904>.
MLAWebster's. "hustings" 27 May 2011. Web. 24 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/hustings/definitions/2017904>
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