husting

husting. (usu. pl.) [Old English]

1. Hist. A deliberative assembly, esp. one called by the king or other leader.

2. Hist. COURT OF HUSTINGS.

3. Hist. The raised platform used by officials of the Court of Hustings.

4. Hist. The raised platform used to nominate candidates for Parliament. • This practice ended after passage of the Ballot Act in 1872.

5. Any place where political campaign speeches are made.

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资深译员姚坚，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与私募资本有关的法律文件。