Volksraad

/ (ˈfɒlksˌrɑːt) /

noun

Southern African the legislative assembly of the Boer republics in South Africa during the latter half of the 19th century

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Word Origin for Volksraad

Afrikaans volk people + raad council

Words nearby Volksraad

Volkmann, Volkmann's canal, Volkmann's contracture, Volksdeutscher, volkslied, Volksraad, volley, volleyball, Vologda, Volos, volost

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Example sentences from the Web for Volksraad

But shortly before the war began the Volksraad had given the President the power to appoint such an officer.
Three Years' War|Christiaan Rudolf de Wet
The 1st Volksraad to be elected by burghers only, and to represent the highest legislative and administrative powers.
Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.)|C. H. Thomas
The Volksraad in its yearly meetings chooses a Chairman out of its own members.
Selected Official Documents of the South African Republic and Great Britain|Various
He saw himself as President addressing the Volksraad, and compelling it to his will.
Jess|H. Rider Haggard

There were four Volksraad members, who each in turn recommended the adoption of the seven years' franchise measure.
Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.)|C. H. Thomas

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