Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

house-seat

Noun

/ˈhaʊs siːt/

Definition

A house-seat refers to an official position in a legislative body, typically representing a specific district or constituency.

Examples

The congressman won his house-seat after a hard-fought election campaign.
Each state has a number of house-seats proportional to its population.
She has served two terms in her house-seat, pushing for significant education reforms.

Meaning

The term ‘house-seat’ is commonly used in the context of legislative assemblies where members are elected to represent particular areas, often relating to their role in decision-making and law-making processes.