previous question
ˈpriːviəs ˈkwɛstʃən
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Definition of previous question - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
parliamentary procedureTECH.USmotion to end debate and vote immediatelyTECH.US
  • The senator called for the previous question to expedite the vote.
gag rule
2.
House of CommonsTECH.UKmotion to drop the current topic to avoid a voteTECH.UK
  • The previous question was moved to prevent a divisive vote.
gag order
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Expressions with previous question

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move the previous questionv.
formally propose ending debate and voting immediately
She moved the previous question to close the debate.

Expressions with previous

in a previous lifeadv.
in a past existence or identity
She believes she was a queen in a previous life.
in a previous incarnationadv.
in a past version or role of something
The building was a library in a previous incarnation.
previous experiencen.
earlier time when you did or went through something similar
From previous experience, he knew the train would be crowded.
previous monthadj.
relating to the month before the current one
The report covers the previous month.
previous engagementn.
earlier appointment or commitment that stops someone accepting a new invitation
I am sorry, but I have a previous engagement that evening.
have a previous engagementv.
possess a prior commitment preventing new plans
I can't attend the meeting; I have a previous engagement.

Expressions with question

billion-dollar questionn.
very important question with big impact or consequence
That's the billion-dollar question everyone wants answered.
in questionadj.
being considered or discussed
The topic in question is climate change.
no questionexp.
without any doubt or uncertainty
She is, no question, the best player on the team.
without questionadv.
in a way that is undeniable or certain
She is without question the best player on the team.
no question about itexp.
expresses certainty or agreement without any doubt
She is the best player, no question about it.
be a question ofv.
depend on a specific factor or condition
Success is a question of effort and determination.
dodge the questionv.
avoid answering a question directly
When asked about the budget, she dodged the question.
open to questionadj.
subject to doubt or debate
His honesty is open to question after the incident.
out of the questionadj.
completely impossible or not feasible
Climbing that mountain in winter is out of the question.
question of timen.
situation where something is expected to happen eventually
Winning the championship is just a question of time for the team..

Terms related to previous question

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assemblycongressdebatemotionparliamentproceduresessionvoteamendmentlegislation

Terms with previous question included in their meaning

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thatpron.
emphatic
emphasizes or affirms a previous statement or question

Examples of previous question in a sentence

  • He seconded the motion for the previous question.
  • The debate ended with the previous question.
  • They called the previous question to halt discussions.

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  1. French:question préalable, clôture des débats, ...
  2. German:Antrag auf Schließung der Debatte, Schlussantrag, ...
  3. Italian:questione pregiudiziale, mozione pregiudiziale, ...
  4. Spanish:cuestión previa, ...
  5. Portuguese:questão prévia, ...
  6. Chinese:结束辩论动议, 前提问题, ...
  7. Japanese:前の質問, 先決問題, ...
  8. Arabic:اِقْتِرَاح إِنْهَاء النِّقَاش, اقتراح إسقاط الموضوع, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיוּם הַדִּיּוּן, נְאוּם קוֹדֶם, ...
  10. Russian:предыдущий вопрос, предложение о прекращении прений, ...
  11. Ukrainian:попереднє питання, попередня пропозиція, ...
  12. Hindi:पिछला प्रश्न, वर्तमान प्रश्न छोड़ना, ...

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