<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>(Used with a singular or plural verb)<ul><li>Before 1872, the temporary platform on which candidates for the British Parliament stood when nominated and from which they addressed the electors.</li><li>Any place from which political campaign speeches are made.</li><li>The political campaign trail.</li><li>Also called hustings court: a local court in certain parts of Virginia.</li></ul></li></ul>