Examples of 'point of order' in a sentence

Meaning of "point of order"

This phrase is used in formal meetings, discussions, or debates to raise an objection or question regarding the proper procedure, adherence to rules, or the relevance of a particular topic or comment. Raising a point of order signals the need for clarification or resolution of a procedural issue
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  • A motion calling attention to a breach of order of the rules.

How to use "point of order" in a sentence

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point of order
A delegation wishing to raise a point of order was at liberty to do so.
It is an important question and an important point of order.
I never imagined a point of order could be so constructive.
I trust he does in fact wish to make a point of order.
Speaker ruled point of order well taken.
Mr McMahon requests the floor on a point of order.
Certainly there is no point of order requiring my intervention.
I do not think that is exactly a point of order.
A point of order that concerns the entire assembly.
It is my ruling that the point of order is sustained.
Your point of order is therefore superfluous.
I will take charge of the point of order.
I raise a point of order to ask a question.
This is clearly not a genuine point of order.
We must take that point of order into consideration.

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Let me make an altogether separate point of order.
So this is a point of order concerning clarification.
If you would allow me to make a point of order.
The point of order has been clarified.
I should also like to raise a point of order.
Your point of order was not appropriate.
I also want to raise another point of order.
It is a point of order in a roundabout sort of way.
I am happy to take note of your point of order.
The point of order is well taken.
What you are raising is in no sense a point of order.
We do have a point of order number two.
I would like to conclude with a point of order.
My point of order concerned the vote.
I note that that is in no way a point of order.
This point of order remains outstanding.
The first part of my speech was on a point of order.
That was what my point of order was about.
I do not propose to raise that as a point of order.
A point of order was raised with respect to unparliamentary language.
But that is not really a point of order.
The point of order was not justified.
I have not even raised my point of order.
A point of order is not supposed to be a debate.
I would like to make a point of order before you go.
Two representatives have requested to speak on a point of order.
The final point of order.
I did suspect this was not going to be a point of order.
We now have a point of order that had been raised earlier.
Voting is not to be interrupted unless a point of order is raised.
Point of order and shit.
I imagine that it is for a point of order.
Please say which point of order you wish to speak on.
Mr McMahon wishes to speak on a point of order.
I asked to speak on a point of order even before the break.

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