English Dictionary

lower house

名詞

(government) The lower legislative house 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.

日本語の意味

二院制の議会における下院。直接選挙で選ばれることが多く、予算の承認や法律制定など、実務的な権限を有する議院を指す。

After intense debate, the lower house approved the emergency spending bill by a narrow margin.

激しい議論の末、下院は緊急支出法案を僅差で可決した。

意味（1）

(government) The lower legislative house 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.

In March, Thais will vote for the 500-seat lower house of parliament. But the 250-member upper house, or Senate, will be chosen entirely by the military.

lower houses （ plural ）