Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

all-encompassing power

Italian translation:

potere assoluto

Added to glossary by Sonia Pozzoni
Nov 23, 2007 15:21
16 yrs ago
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English term

all-encompassing power

English to Italian Art/Literary History saggio
potere comprendente tutto?! Grazie!
The interval between the triumphal reception prepared for the victor by the citizens of Rome and the official resignation of his all-encompassing power on 13 January 27 B.C. was utilized by Octavian to convince his fellow citizens not only that he deserved to be the first citizen, but that he was prepared to play this role in a res publica that was not a republic in name alone.
Proposed translations (Italian)
4 +3 potere assoluto
3 +1 potere sconfinato

Proposed translations

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potere assoluto

all-encompassing, alla lettera, è che include ogni aspetto e lo circoscrive.
Peer comment(s):

agree AdamiAkaPataflo : :-)
1 min
ben gentile, pataflo! :-)
agree Oscar Romagnone
27 mins
grazie Oscar!
agree Beatrice di Venosa
2 hrs
grazie Beatrice!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Grazie anche a Valentina!"
+1
5 mins

potere sconfinato

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Peer comment(s):

agree Luisa Fiorini
41 mins
grazie Luisa!
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