lower house

Meaning

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.

Translations

chambre des députés

cámara baja

Abgeordnetenkammer

Κάτω Βουλή

βουλή

مجلس النواب

Camera dei Deputati

Câmara dos Deputados

Etymology

From lower + house.

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