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Italian word

autonomia

autonomy; self-governing powers of a region or body

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autonomy

the right to self-governance; independence in decision-making

⚠️ The trap

Largely equivalent. However, in Italian constitutional law, 'autonomia differenziata' (differentiated autonomy) is a specific and politically charged concept involving different levels of regional powers. The term sounds benign but triggers major political debates about north-south inequality in Italy.

To say "the right to self-governance; independence in decision-making" in Italian:

autonomia

"autonomia" in English means:

autonomy; self-governing powers of a region or body

Example

"La riforma ha ampliato l'autonomia delle regioni."

"The reform expanded the regions' autonomy."

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