wash-upˈwash-up noun [uncountable] 
the wash-up period is the last few days of the British parliament, after a general election has been announced. During this time the government tries to get remaining laws passed quickly, with the help of the opposition parties: 
The bill was pushed through quickly during wash-up, and some MPs have complained that there was not enough opportunity for a democratic debate.
the wash-up period is the last few days of the British parliament, after a general election has been announced. During this time the government tries to get remaining laws passed quickly, with the help of the opposition parties: The bill was pushed through quickly during wash-up, and some MPs have complained that there was not enough opportunity for a democratic debate.