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

It was certainly something to have at least a sort of resemblance or appearance of the Ausgleich among us.

From Frenzied Fiction by Leacock, Stephen

When the Reichsrath met, the government had a large The constitution of 1867. majority; and in the House, in which all the races except the Czechs were represented, the Ausgleich was ratified almost unanimously.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various

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.

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

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