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
(英国)下议院;(加拿大)众议院 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 Parliament - [singular] the building where the members of the House of Commons meet
Topics Politicsc2下议院大楼 compare House of Lords