lower house

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lower house noun

One of the two parts of a parliament in some countries; in several 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 chamber upper house senate upper chamber house of delegates house of commons house of lords parliament house of parliament house of assembly legislative body assembly joint committee sole chamber outer house congress

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