the first speech made in a legislature by a newly elected member.
[1785-95]
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maiden speech noun
A person's first speech, esp that of an MP in Parliament
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Main Entry: ↑maiden
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the first speech that a politician makes in Parliament after being elected for the first time
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maiden speech,
the first speech delivered by a member of a legislative assembly, especially one delivered in the House of Commons by a member of Parliament.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.