Robert's Rules of Order
/ˈrɒbərts rulz əv ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A widely adopted manual of parliamentary procedure governing the conduct of meetings and decision-making processes in deliberative assemblies.
The board followed Robert's Rules of Order to maintain decorum during the contentious meeting.
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Commentary
Robert's Rules of Order provides procedural guidelines to ensure fairness and order in meetings; legal drafters often reference it to structure corporate and organizational governance documents.
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