Italian word
autonomia
autonomy; self-governing powers of a region or body
Looks like
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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