Riksdag

[ riks-dahg ]

/ ˈrɪksˌdɑg /

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

Origin of Riksdag

< Swedish; cf. Reichstag

The influence of the Riksdag has been steadily increasing ever since 1867.

Sweden |Victor Nilsson
This union was arranged by the Riksdag, contrary to the wish of Gustavuss parents.

Sweden |Victor Nilsson
Representatives of the Finnish nobility, clergy, burghers, and peasants were sent to the Swedish parliament (Riksdag).

Through Finland in Carts |Ethel Brilliana Alec-Tweedie
The Riksdag tried to reinstall him as governor of the royal princes, but gave in upon the request of Tessin.

Sweden |Victor Nilsson

She was at once elected queen by the Riksdag of 1719, which then proceeded to pass a new constitution.

Sweden |Victor Nilsson

Riksdag

/ (Swedish ˈriːksdaɡ) /

the Swedish parliament