lower house

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The lower legislative house in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.

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lower house lower houses

From lower + house.

lower chamber

House of Commons House of Representatives

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