Hansard

noun Han·sard \ˈhan(t)-sərd, ˈhan-ˌsärd\

Definition of HANSARD

: the official published report of debates in the parliament of a member of the Commonwealth of Nations

Luke Hansard

First Known Use: circa 1859

biographical name Han·sard \ˈhan-ˌsärd, ˈhan(t)-sərd\

Luke 1752–1828 Eng. printer

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