storting

The Storting meets in the grand chamber in Oslo.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The national parliament of Norway: "Storting" refers to the supreme legislative body of Norway, located in Oslo. It is a unicameral parliament responsible for making laws, approving budgets, and overseeing the government.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Storting passed a new environmental law yesterday. (The Norwegian parliament approved a new regulation concerning the environment.)
  • Members of the Storting debated the budget for several hours. (Norwegian parliamentarians discussed the financial plan extensively.)

Advanced Usage

• "the Storting": used with a definite article to refer specifically to the institution.

  • The Storting meets in the Parliament Building in Oslo. (The Norwegian parliament convenes in its official building.)

• "Storting election": an election held to choose representatives for the Storting.

  • The Storting election takes place every four years. (Norwegian parliamentary elections occur every four years.)

Variants and Related Words

• Storthing (n): an alternative spelling of "Storting," now less common.

  • The Storthing was established in 1814. (The Norwegian parliament was founded in 1814.)

• Stortinget (n): the definite form in Norwegian, meaning "the Storting."

  • Stortinget is located in the centre of Oslo. (The Norwegian parliament is situated in downtown Oslo.)

Synonyms

• Parliament: a national legislative body (general term).
• Legislature: the law-making branch of a government.

Related Idioms

• No direct idioms: "Storting" is a proper noun specific to Norway and does not appear in common idiomatic expressions. However, it may be used in political contexts:
  • The Storting is the supreme authority in Norway. (The parliament holds ultimate legislative power.)