hustings

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/ˈhʌstɪŋz/ English

Definitions

noun

A platform where candidates in an election give speeches; a husting.
(by extension) An election campaign.“Washington is awfully deserted now that every congressman is out on the hustings.”

noun

A platform where candidates in an election give speeches.
An assembly, especially one of the retainers of a ruler.

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Synonyms

horse-block hectorship hithe hectoring hodening horst hallage huxen hutment horning horseshite hicket huxter moot-hall hulch hustla

Associated

polling ballot expense riding candidates voting conduct difficulty vancouver details election align

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