HOUSE

house. 1. A home, dwelling, or residence.

ancient house.Hist. In England, a house that has stood long enough to acquire an easement of

support against the adjoining land or building.

bawdy house.See DISORDERLY HOUSE(2). disorderly house.See DISORDERLY HOUSE. dwelling house.See DWELLING HOUSE.

house of correction. 1. A reformatory. 2. A place for the confinement of juvenile offenders or those who have committed crimes of lesser magnitude. — Also termed house of refuge. [Cases:

Infants  271. C.J.S. Infants § 271.] house of detention.See JAIL. house of ill fame.1.BROTHEL. 2.DISORDERLY HOUSE(2). house of prostitution.See DISORDERLY HOUSE(2). house of refuge.See house of correction.

house of worship.A building or place set apart for and devoted to the holding of religious services or exercises or public worship; a church or chapel, or a place similarly used. [Cases:

Religious Societies  15. C.J.S. Religious Societies §§ 53–54.]

 

public house.See PUBLIC HOUSE.

2. A branch of a legislature or a quorum of such a branch; esp., the lower chamber of a bicameral legislature. 3.HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 4.HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

 [Blacks Law 8th]