- hus|tings
- hus|tings «HUHS tihngz», noun (plural) or sing1. the platform or place from which speeches are made in a political campaign: »
There seems to be a reluctance on the part of many Republicans to take to the hustings; or perhaps it is just inertia (Wall Street Journal).
2. the platform from which candidates for the British Parliament were formerly nominated and from which they addressed the voters.3. Especially British. the proceedings at an election.4. Also, hustings court. a local court in certain cities of Virginia.5. Historical. a local court of justice, once common in English boroughs.╂[< Scandinavian (compare Old Icelandic hūsthing council < hūs house + thing assembly)]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.