Upper House
/ˈʌpər haʊs/
Definitions
- (n.) The chamber of a bicameral legislature often representing territorial subdivisions or serving as a revising body for legislation.
The bill was approved after review by the upper house.
Forms
- upper houses
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Commentary
The term 'upper house' typically contrasts with 'lower house' in bicameral legislatures and denotes a body with distinct powers or membership criteria.
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