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Hustings

usgb/ˈhʌstɪŋz/Volume
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Election EventsPlay
Hustings typically involve multiple candidates and are opportunities for public questioning. SlideThe hustings last night allowed voters to compare the candidates' policies side by side.
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Not a DebatePlay
Unlike debates, hustings may not feature direct interaction or arguments between candidates. SlideEven though it was a hustings, the candidates didn't directly debate each other.
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UK SpecificPlay
This use of hustings is specific to the UK; it might be unfamiliar or have a different meaning in other countries. SlideShe didn't know what a hustings was until she studied British politics.