2006-11-07 02:43:37 · 3 answers · asked by jmakovy17 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It means you've finished your statements in the time alotted and you wish to either relinquish the remainder to another representative scheduled to speak or to the remaining time left to alottment.
2006-11-07 02:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's an expression used during formal meetings where a member of the public wishes to address the meeting. The Chair of the meeting 'yields to the floor', meaning he allows the person to speak.
2006-11-07 10:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by lou b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's when a speaker who is on the floor giving a speach is either turning over to the next speaker or is giving the assembly the opportunity to ask questions or debate him
2006-11-07 10:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋