third house
- noun
- /θɜrd haʊs/
- Jargon
:
tercera casa
- The bill was heavily pushed by members of the third house representing large corporations.
Examples
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Some lawmakers argue that the third house threatens democratic accountability by operating behind the scenes.
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The third house played a crucial role in the legislation process.
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Many critics believe that the third house holds too much power over political decisions.
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Many believe that the third house has too much power.
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Many critics believe that the third house holds too much power over political decisions.
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Some lawmakers argue that the third house threatens democratic accountability by operating behind the scenes.
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The bill was heavily pushed by members of the third house representing large corporations.
Synonyms
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3.9
A group of people who try to persuade public officials to support a cause
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3.6
A group or organization that tries to influence government decisions to help its own members
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3.9
A group that tries to persuade people in power to change laws or rules for a cause
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3.7
A group of people who try to influence government decisions about one issue
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4.1
A group that tries to change government decisions to help a cause or its members
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3.9
A group that tries to persuade government officials to support laws or policies
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3.9
A group that tries to influence government decisions often by talking to politicians
How Influential
Surface Forms
Morphology
The components 'third' (an additional one) and 'house' (a legislative assembly) give a clear hint that this refers to an extra body alongside formal chambers, so a learner might infer it denotes another political actor. However, identifying that this specifically means 'interest groups/lobbyists' rather than a literal or formal legislative chamber requires sociopolitical knowledge and is a metaphorical extension, so the meaning is only partially predictable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The term third house comes from the image of an extra, hidden third house beside the two official houses of government. Because this extra 'house' seems to 'influence' decisions from behind the scenes, the phrase now means a group that tries to influence or lobby lawmakers and officials.