upper chamber

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Etymology

From upper +‎ chamber.

Noun

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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