Contrary to the rules of parliamentary procedure. The expression may be applied to motions, bills, or to any intervention that runs contrary to the rules of the Senate or of the House of Commons. It could include words, behaviour or actions that can be judged to be out of order by the Speaker of the Senate or of the House of Commons.
Not proper under parliamentary rules and procedures.
A parliamentary ruling by the presiding officer of a committee or the house that an action is not properly before the body or relevant to its discussion and, therefore, cannot be discussed at that moment.
The offer of an improper motion, amendment or question to a deliberative body.
Not being conducted under proper parliamentary rules and procedures.
A departure from parliamentary procedure or a violation of rules. Unless done under suspension of the rules, an action out of order is prohibited.