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House of Keys

Proper noun

Meaning

House of Keys

(Isle of Man) The lower house of Tynwald, the Isle of Man parliament.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The House of Keys has 24 members, elected for a five-year term in multi- and single-seat constituencies by the whole island. Source: Internet

It is suggested that the House of Keys takes its name from Kiare as Feed (four and twenty), which is the number of its sitting members. Source: Internet

There are two political parties in the Isle of Man. The Liberal Vannin Party (established 2006) has two seats in the House of Keys; they promote greater Manx independence and more accountability in Government. Source: Internet

Lib Van now boasts three seats in the House of Keys after a successful night at the polls. Source: Internet

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