speech from the throne

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  N (in Britain and the dominions of the Commonwealth) the speech at the opening of each session of Parliament in which the Government outlines its legislative programme. It is read by the sovereign or his or her representative (英国和英联邦的领土上)在每期议会开会之时发表的演说; 政府在演说中概述其立法归化，由君主或其代表读出 (Also called (esp Brit) King's speech, Queen's speech)