"maiden speech" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: maiden speeches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} maiden speech (plural maiden speeches)
  1. (politics) The first speech made by a new member in the chamber of an assembly, in Britain in the House of Commons and House of Lords. Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-maiden_speech-en-noun-3FKXBZcj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, politics

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