överhet

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Swedish

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Etymology

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över (over) +‎ -het (-ness)

Noun

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överhet c

  1. (often in the definite, often derogatory) the people holding power in society, the powers (that be), the authorities
    att buga inför överheten
    to bow to the "overness" / the authorities

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