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third house

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third house
n.
A legislative lobby.
[From its role with respect to the two houses of which many legislatures consist.]
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Noun1.third house - a group of people who try actively to influence legislation
pressure group, lobby
political entity, political unit - a unit with political responsibilities
National Rifle Association, NRA - a powerful lobby that advocates the right to own and bear arms and rejects any gun regulation by the government


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