lower house

American

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

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

lower house British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lower house

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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Argentine senators voted 69-3 in favor of the agreement to create one of the world's biggest free trade zones, sealing its adoption days after it passed the lower house.

From Barron's

In Brazil, the lower house of parliament backed it by a large majority on Wednesday.

From Barron's

The curve flattening following the Lower House election was justified as political and fiscal risks unwound, Stephen Spratt and Reo Sakida say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dan Hill, research analyst at Savills, said lower house prices relative to earnings meant buyers in Wales faced fewer constraints than those in more expensive areas of England.

From BBC

"With lower house prices relative to local earnings, buyers in Wales are less constrained than those in more expensive parts of England, which is supporting price growth."

From BBC

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