Eng. law. The representatives of the people, in contradistinction to the nobles, taken collectively are called the house of commons. 2. This house must give its consent to all bills before they acquire the authority of law, and all laws for raising revenue must originate there. … [Read more...] about HOUSE OF COMMONS
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HOWE
In old English law. A hill. Co. Litt 5b. … [Read more...] about HOWE
HOUSE OF CORRECTION
Term used for a juvenile prison or place of detention. … [Read more...] about HOUSE OF CORRECTION
HOY
A small coasting vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods from place to place, or as a tender to larger vessels in port Webster. … [Read more...] about HOY
HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS
A prison where offenders of a particular class are confined. The term is more common in England than in the United States. … [Read more...] about HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS