Riksdag

American

[riks-dahg] / ˈrɪksˌdɑg /

noun

the parliament of Sweden, consisting of an upper house and a lower house.

Riksdag British

/ ˈriːksdaɡ /

noun

the Swedish parliament

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Etymology

Origin of Riksdag

< Swedish; Reichstag

Example Sentences

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Should the party as expected back joining, the government could call a Riksdag vote about sending through an application, but it is not formally required to.

From Reuters • May 11, 2022

In the 349-seat Riksdag, 117 lawmakers voted yes to Andersson, 174 rejected her appointment while 57 abstained and one lawmaker was absent.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

Of the 349 members of the Riksdag, 174 voted against her.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 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

At the grave of the arch-rebel appeared a royal prince as official representative of the reigning house, the entire cabinet, and numerous members of the Riksdag.

From Plays by August Strindberg, Second series by Strindberg, August

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