the House of Commons
noun/ðə ˌhaʊs əv ˈkɒmənz/
/ðə ˌhaʊs əv ˈkɑːmənz/
(also the Commons)
- [singular + singular or plural verb] (in the UK and Canada) the part of Parliament whose members are elected by the people of the country
- The House of Commons is/are debating the proposed legislation.
CultureThe House of Commons of the United Kingdom consists of 650 Members of Parliament who each represent an area of the country called a constituency and who are elected in a general election in which everyone over the age of 18 can vote. If an MP dies or resigns, a by-election is held in his or her constituency.see also the State Opening of ParliamentWant to learn more?
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- [singular] the building where the members of the House of Commons meetTopics Politicsc2 compare House of Lords
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