Definition of bicameral
government : having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see 1chamber 4a) a bicameral legislature comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate
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Capriglione, Goldman, Turner and Nelson formed a bi-partisan, bicameral coalition to help Tarrant County College create broader investment options.
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Origin and Etymology of bicameral
1bi- + Late Latin camera chamber — more at chamber
First Known Use: circa 1832
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