upper chamber

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English

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Etymology

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upper +‎ chamber

Noun

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upper chamber (plural upper chambers)

  1. (government) The upper legislative chamber in a bicameral legislature; usually smaller and having more restricted power than the lower chamber.
    Coordinate terms: lower chamber, sole chamber

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Translations

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upper house — see upper house

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