Riksdag
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Riksdag
< Swedish; cf. Reichstag
Example Sentences
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Andersson met with Andreas Norlen, the speaker of Sweden’s 349-seat Riksdag, to formally inform him of her departure.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022
The 54-year-old Social Democrat leader was given a standing ovation by sections of the parliament, or Riksdag, Swedish television reports.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2021
While the vote was seen being extremely narrow, Lofven had been expected to avoid a majority voting against him, the prerequisite to be approved as premier by the Swedish Riksdag.
From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2021
The Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, is currently debating a resolution to extend the country's Freedom of the Press act of 1766 to the Internet and other media.
From Time • Jan. 2, 2011
Signs are also not wanting that Christina was growing weary of the cares of government; while the importunity of the senate and Riksdag on the question of her marriage was a constant source of irritation.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various
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