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Current Speaker of House

Definition:

The current Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the lower chamber of the legislature in many countries, including the United States. The role of the Speaker is to maintain order, facilitate debates, and represent the House to the outside world.

Senses:

1. Noun: The current individual occupying the position of Speaker of the House.
2. Noun: A title given to the individual in charge of presiding over the House of Commons in some parliamentary systems.

Usage:

Sense 1 - Noun (Referring to a specific person):

The current Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, has been serving in this position since January 2019.

Sample Sentence: It is the duty of the current Speaker of the House to ensure fair and orderly discussions during legislative sessions.

Sense 2 - Noun (Referring to the position):

In the United Kingdom, the current Speaker of the House is Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

Sample Sentence: The role of the current Speaker of the House in the House of Commons is crucial for representing the interests of the members and maintaining parliamentary procedures.