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Bundesrat [ˈbʊndəsˌrɑːt]
n 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in Germany and formerly in West Germany) the council of state ministers with certain legislative and administrative powers, representing the state governments at federal level 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in Austria) an assembly with some legislative power that represents state interests at the federal level 3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in Switzerland) the executive council of the confederation 4. (Historical Terms) (in the German empire from 1871-1918) the council representing the governments of the constituent states, with administrative, judicial, and legislative powers [German, from Bund federation + Rat council] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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