hus•tings
Pronunciation: (hus'tingz), [key]
— n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.)
- (before 1872) the temporary platform on which candidates for the British Parliament stood when nominated and from which they addressed the electors.
- any place from which political campaign speeches are made.
- the political campaign trail.
- Also calleda local court in certain parts of Virginia.
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