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What's The Definition Of Bundesrath?Synonyms | Synonyms for Bundesrath: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bundesrath: See Also | Bundesrath In Webster's Dictionary \Bun"des*rath`\ (b[oo^]n"d[e^]s*r[aum]t`), n. [G.,
from bund (akin to E. bond) confederacy + rath council, prob.
akin to E. read.]
The federal council of the German Empire. In the Bundesrath
and the Reichstag are vested the legislative functions. The
federal council of Switzerland is also so called.
Note: The Bundesrath of the German empire is presided over by
a chancellor, and is composed of sixty-two members, who
represent the different states of the empire, being
appointed for each session by their respective
governments.
By this united congress, the highest tribunal of
Switzerland, -- the Bundesrath -- is chosen, and
the head of this is a president. --J. P. Peters
(Trans.
M["u]ller's
Pol. Hist.).
\Bun"des*rath`\, n. [G.; bund confederacy + rath council.] Lit., a federal council, esp. of the German Empire. See {Legislature}. |
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