privilege of the floor

Other forms: privileges of the floor

Definitions of privilege of the floor
  1. noun
    the right to be admitted onto the floor of a legislative assembly while it is in session
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    type of:
    exclusive right, perquisite, prerogative, privilege
    a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
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