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Senate 
1 n. the upper house of the Canadian Parliament.
See also: Red Chamber (def. 2) Upper House (def. 2)
- 1864 [The Confederation conference has decided in reference to members of the Legislative Council to the new Confederacy, that they be selected from the members of the Legislative Councils of the several provinces instead of being elected by the people.]
- 1867 The Upper House is to be styled "Senate," and the Lower House "House of Commons."
- 1906 As a home for decayed Politicians, run on purely benevolent lines at $2,500 per, the senate could lay claim to being a success.
- 1964 Tardif said Diefenbaker had been warned the Senate would resign in a body if she were appointed.
2 n. the chamber in the Parliament Buildings where the Senate convenes.
See also: Senate Chamber
- 1864 [The Confederation conference has decided in reference to members of the Legislative Council to the new Confederacy, that they be selected from the members of the Legislative Councils of the several provinces instead of being elected by the people.]