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HOUSE OF COMMONS

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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...]

HOWE

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In old English law. A hill. Co. Litt 5b. … [Read more...]

HOY

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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...]

HOUSE OF CORRECTIONS

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A prison where offenders of a particular class are confined. The term is more common in England than in the United States. … [Read more...]

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