Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The lower legislative chamber in the bicameral Parliament of the United Kingdom: The House of Commons is the democratically elected house of Parliament, consisting of Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent specific geographical constituencies. It is the primary chamber for proposing, debating, and passing legislation, and it holds the government to account.

Usage

• The term is used as a proper noun, referring specifically to the UK institution. It is often preceded by the definite article "the."
• It functions as a singular noun grammatically, even though it refers to a collective body.

Examples

• As a subject:
• As an object:
• Showing possession/relation:

Advanced Usage

• "To sit in the House of Commons": To be a serving Member of Parliament.
• "Proceedings of the House of Commons": The formal activities and business conducted in the chamber.

Variants and Related Words

• The Commons: A common shortened form.
• Member of Parliament (MP): An individual elected to sit in the House of Commons.
• House of Lords: The upper house of the UK Parliament.
• Parliament: The supreme legislative body of the UK, comprising the Sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.

Synonyms

• Lower house: A general term for the elected chamber in a bicameral system. (Note: This is a descriptive synonym, not a proper name substitute.)

Related Phrases

• To be raised in the House of Commons: For a matter to be formally brought before the chamber for discussion.
• House of Commons chamber: The specific room where the House meets.

Noun

1. the lower house of the British parliament