No. 2,452 in Swedish

hovet

"The court" (referring to a royal court).

In a sentence

Hovet är kungens residens.
The court is the king's residence.
In this sentence, 'hovet' refers to the royal court as the overarching administrative and ceremonial institution associated with the monarchy.
Under festen på hovet kunde gästerna träffa kungafamiljen.
During the celebration at the court, guests could meet the royal family.
Here, 'hovet' signifies the physical location of the court where events are held, emphasizing the setting of the celebration.
Hovets beslut påverkar hela landet.
The court's decision affects the entire country.
This usage of 'hovet' points to the authoritative entity or the governing organ of the royal court responsible for decision-making.

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