Definition of: husting

(hus′ting) noun
1. A British court formerly held in the larger cities (and still in existence in London): now more commonly in the plural.
2. plural The temporary platform on which the nomination of parliamentary candidates was made prior to the Ballot Act of 1872; hence, the proceedings at an election; now, any platform or place where political speeches are made; hence, a political campaign. [OE hūsting council <ON hūsthing <hūs house + thing assembly]