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GOTHENBURG SYSTEM

\ɡˈɒθənbˌɜːɡ sˈɪstəm], \ɡˈɒθənbˌɜːɡ sˈɪstəm], \ɡ_ˈɒ_θ_ə_n_b_ˌɜː_ɡ s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_m]\

Definitions of GOTHENBURG SYSTEM

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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That by which the municipal body is the only proprietor of public houses in the town, and the only trader in liquor ; the publican being their salaried servant, and having no interest in the amount of drink consumed.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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