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lower house

Syllabification: (low·er house)
Pronunciation: /ˈlōər/
Definition of lower house

noun

  • the larger of two sections of a bicameral legislature or parliament, typically with elected members and having the primary responsibility for legislation.
  • (the Lower House) (in the UK) the House of Commons.

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