Volksraad

Noun

Meaning

(historical) A legislative assembly of various Dutch-speaking regions
The legislature of the South African Republic.

The legislature of the independent Orange Free State.

The people's council of the Dutch East Indies.

Examples

After some criticism and protests, the use of Indonesian was allowed since the Volksraad sessions held in July 1938. Source: Internet

Citizens who obtained their franchise through naturalization after 23 June 1890, would be able to vote in all elections, except those for the first Volksraad. Source: Internet

Civil War, 1861–1864 Commandant-General Schoeman did not accept the 20 September 1858 proclamation by the Volksraad, where the members of the Christelijk Gereformeerde Church, would be entitled to citizenship of the ZAR. Source: Internet

On 20 September 1893 the ZAR Constitution was amended so that two thirds of the Volksraad would have to agree to changes to the citizenship law. Source: Internet

In 1858 these clauses were altered in the constitution to allow for the Volksraad to approve other Dutch Christian churches. Source: Internet

On 3 October 1884 the Volksraad stated that they had reason to believe that in certain schools impure Dutch was being used. Source: Internet

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