Ausgleich

British  

/ ˈausɡlaiç /

noun

1. the agreement (1867) that established the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary

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Etymology

Origin of Ausgleich

German: levelling out, from aus _out + gleichen to be similar

Example Sentences

The bond which would join these countries might be less tight and therefore stronger than the Ausgleich, which holds together the kingdoms of Austria and Hungary.

From American World Policies by Weyl, Walter E.

The Government side had made a supreme effort, assisting itself with all the helps at hand, both lawful and unlawful, yet had failed to get the Ausgleich into the hands of a committee.

From The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories by Twain, Mark

There is no doubt that her influence helped the establishment of the Ausgleich with Hungary, but outside Hungarian affairs the empress took small part in politics.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

He crows out his little empty remark, now and then, and looks as pleased as if he had been delivered of the Ausgleich.

From The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories by Twain, Mark

The result was the "Ausgleich" which established Hungary practically on an equal basis with Austria, giving it a separate constitution, legislature and cabinet.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers by Churchill, Allen L. (Allen Leon)