Unicameral
/ˌjuː.nɪˈkæm.ər.əl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Consisting of a single legislative chamber or house.
The country adopted a unicameral legislature to simplify the lawmaking process.
Forms
- unicamerally
Related terms
Commentary
Use 'unicameral' to describe legislative bodies with only one chamber, often contrasted with 'bicameral.'
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