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lower chamber

noun

Etymology

From lower + chamber.

  1. derived from καμάρα — “vaulted chamber”
  2. derived from camera
  3. derived from chambre
  4. inherited from chambre
  5. formed as lower chamber — “lower + chamber”

Definitions

  1. The lower legislative chamber in a bicameral legislature

    The lower legislative chamber 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.

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