Used to indicate when one has permission to contribute to a meeting; respect others' speaking turns.

Meeting Etiquette

When you have the floor, it's your exclusive time to talk without interruptions.

Speaker's Privilege

Offering someone the floor shows respect for their opinion in a group setting.

Commonly used in formal debates and legislative settings for structured speech.

In formal settings, having the floor often means there's a time limit to one's speech.

In legislative contexts, the phrase indicates a recognized legal right to speak.