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What is another word for Lagthing?

Pronunciation: [lˈaɡθɪŋ] (IPA)

Lagthing is a word used in Scandinavia to describe a legislative body, typically at a local or regional level. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe Lagthing, depending on the country and context. In Norway, it is often called a fylkesting or a county council, while in Iceland it is known as an Althing. Other terms that can be used include a regional assembly, a district council, or a provincial parliament. Regardless of the specific terminology used, Lagthing plays an important role in shaping policy and governance at the local level, and serves as an essential forum for democratic decision-making.
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Members of the upper house, or Lagthing, are not permitted to propose ordinary legislation, on the theory that they should remain unprejudiced so as to exercise a judicial revision.
"Norwegian Life"
Ethlyn T. Clough
It comprises essentially a single body, which, however, for purely legislative purposes is divided into two chambers, or sections, the Lagthing and the Odelsthing.
"The Governments of Europe"
Frederic Austin Ogg
A fourth of the membership is designated to constitute the Lagthing, the remaining three-fourths comprise the Odelsthing; and the division thus effected holds until the succeeding election.
"The Governments of Europe"
Frederic Austin Ogg

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