åvila

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Etymology[edit]

å (on (obsolete)) +‎ vila (rest)

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åvila (present åvilar, preterite åvilade, supine åvilat, imperative åvila)

  1. (formal) to lie with, to rest with (of responsibility or the like)
    Synonym: vila på
    Det yttersta ansvaret åvilar styrelsen
    The ultimate responsibility lies with the board of directors

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