B2⚖️ Law & Politics
Italian word
grazia
grace; a presidential pardon
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grace
elegance; a blessing before a meal; mercy
⚠️ The trap
In Italian legal/political use, 'grazia' is specifically a presidential pardon. In everyday Italian, it means grace/elegance. 'Grazie' (thank you) derives from the same root. English speakers may not expect 'grazia' to have such a specific legal meaning.
To say "elegance; a blessing before a meal; mercy" in Italian:
grazia
"grazia" in English means:
grace; a presidential pardon
Example
"Il presidente ha concesso la grazia al condannato."
"The president granted a pardon to the convict."
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