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lower house

[ loh-er ]
/ ˈloʊ ər /
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noun

one of two branches of a legislature, generally more representative and with more members than the upper branch.

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Origin of lower house

First recorded in 1570–80
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British Dictionary definitions for lower house

lower house

noun

one of the two houses of a bicameral legislature: usually the larger and more representative houseAlso called: lower chamber Compare upper house
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