Storting
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Storting
1825–35; from Norwegian, equivalent to stor “great” + ting “assembly, court”; cognate with thing 2
Example Sentences
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To form a majority in the 169-seat Storting, a coalition needs 85 seats, and minority governments have long been common in Norway.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
Grøthe believes that having so many young politicians in the Storting brings many advantages, with different cultures and ages better represented.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2022
London Pub is located in the vicinity of the Storting, Norway’s legislature.
From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022
Norway's King Harald, in the presence of Crown Prince Haakon, delivers a speech during the opening of the Storting, Norway's parliament, in Oslo, Norway October 11, 2021.
From Reuters • Mar. 22, 2022
On week-days the inspectors always took their leave, returning to their duties, but to-day Herr Storting lingered and asked for leave of absence for the next morning.
From Quicksands by Streckfuss, Adolph
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