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| one of two branches of a legislature, generally more representative and with more members than the upper branch. |
| Main Entry: | lower house |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | in a bicameral legislature, the branch which generally has a larger membership and is thereby more representative; also called [lower chamber] |
| Example: | The House of Representatives is the "lower house" in the US federal government. |