| 单词 | state opening |
| 释义 | > as lemmasstate opening state opening n. a formal inauguration of an event, assembly, etc., carried out by a head of state (usually a monarch) or his or her representative; (later chiefly) spec. (in the United Kingdom) the ceremonial opening of a new parliamentary session at which the monarch delivers a speech reflecting the legislative agenda of the serving government. ΚΠ 1849 Civil Engineer & Architect's Jrnl. June 173/1 The lamentable death of Mr. Huskisson at the state opening, is an event too well known to be dwelt upon. 1869 York Herald 20 Feb. 8/4 The appearance of the Upper Chamber, though divested of the splendour of a State opening, was nevertheless not devoid of interest to those who witnessed it. 1910 N.Y. Times 1 Nov. 7/3 The Duke of Connaught..will formally open the first Parliament of the Union of South Africa on behalf of King George... Pending the state opening on Nov. 4, the Parliament was convened to-day by Lord Gladstone. 1926 Irish Times 13 Apr. 7/5 The State opening at the Suleimanke Canal headworks by..the Governor of the Punjab, in the absence of the Viceroy. 2002 B. Taylor Scotland's Parl. xvi. 314 When Her Majesty performs the state opening at Westminster, the MPs are summoned to the Lords. < as lemmas |
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