Lagting

Norwegian government

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The term "Lagting" refers to a Scandinavian legislative body. Specifically, it denotes the upper section of the Norwegian parliament. Norway's form of government is a constitutional monarchy, and its legislature is known as the Storting, which functions as a single legislative house. The word "lagting" originates from Norwegian, combining "lag" (meaning company or society) and "ting" (meaning parliament or assembly).12

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…were chosen to constitute the Lagting, or upper house, while the remaining members constituted the Odelsting, or lower house. Bills had to be passed by both houses in succession. In 2009 the Lagting was dissolved, and the Storting became permanently unicameral.
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…were chosen to constitute the Lagting, or upper house, while the remaining members constituted the Odelsting, or lower house. Bills had to be passed by both houses in succession. In 2009 the Lagting was dissolved, and the Storting became permanently unicameral.
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