A period set aside for questions to be asked; specifically (Canadian) (also with capital initials) a period during parliamentary or legislative proceedings when members may question government ministers.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Trenton Times.
Definition of question period in US English:
question period
noun
A period set aside for questions to be asked; specifically (Canadian) (also with capital initials) a period during parliamentary or legislative proceedings when members may question government ministers.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Trenton Times.