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Umanistiche ACT - Potere e governo

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
monarch
[sostantivo]

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

monarca

monarca

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dictator
[sostantivo]

a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force

dittatore

dittatore

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regime
[sostantivo]

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

regime

regime

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despotism
[sostantivo]

a form of government where a single ruler or authority exercises absolute power without checks or limitations

despotismo, dispotismo

despotismo, dispotismo

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mutiny
[sostantivo]

a bold uprising by a group, often soldiers or sailors, against their leaders

rivolta, ammutinamento

rivolta, ammutinamento

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revolt
[sostantivo]

a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power

rivolta, insurrezione

rivolta, insurrezione

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uprising
[sostantivo]

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

sommossa, ribellione

sommossa, ribellione

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rebellion
[sostantivo]

an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

ribellione

ribellione

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sedition
[sostantivo]

the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct

sedizione, ribellione

sedizione, ribellione

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allegiance
[sostantivo]

a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief

fedeltà, lealtà

fedeltà, lealtà

Ex: The secret society demanded allegiance from its members .
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suffrage
[sostantivo]

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

suffragio

suffragio

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independence
[sostantivo]

the state of being free from the control of others

indipendenza

indipendenza

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ally
[sostantivo]

a country that aids another country, particularly if a war breaks out

alleato

alleato

Ex: As ally, they agreed to assist in military operations and share intelligence .
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liberation
[sostantivo]

the pursuit or achievement of equal rights, freedoms, or social status for individuals or groups previously oppressed or restricted

liberazione, emancipazione

liberazione, emancipazione

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guerrilla
[sostantivo]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrigliero

guerrigliero

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liberty
[sostantivo]

the ability to make decisions or act freely according to one's own will, without being restricted by external constraints

libertà, facoltà

libertà, facoltà

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reform
[sostantivo]

organized efforts aimed at improving or changing existing laws, policies, or practices to address perceived injustices or inefficiencies

riforma, riforma sociale

riforma, riforma sociale

Ex: The reform campaign sought to strengthen workers ' rights and improve workplace conditions nationwide .
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lobby
[sostantivo]

an organized group of individuals or organizations that actively seek to influence public officials and policymakers on specific issues or laws

lobby, lobbying

lobby, lobbying

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coalition
[sostantivo]

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

coalizione

coalizione

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servitude
[sostantivo]

a condition in which individuals are forced to work or provide services against their will, without the ability to freely leave or negotiate their conditions

servitù, schiavitù

servitù, schiavitù

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successor
[sostantivo]

a person or thing that is next in line to someone or something else

successore

successore

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accession
[sostantivo]

the action of assuming an important position or title

accesso, assunzione

accesso, assunzione

Ex: After years of training and dedication , accession to the rank of general was a proud moment for his family .
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dynasty
[sostantivo]

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

dinastia

dinastia

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majoritarian
[aggettivo]

making decisions based on the preferences of the majority, often without significant consideration for the rights or interests of minority groups

maggioritario, sulla base della maggioranza

maggioritario, sulla base della maggioranza

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tyrannical
[aggettivo]

using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people

tirannico, oppressivo

tirannico, oppressivo

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seditious
[aggettivo]

(of actions, speech, writings, etc.) encouraging rebellion against established authority or government

sedizioso, seditioso

sedizioso, seditioso

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downtrodden
[aggettivo]

oppressed or treated unfairly, especially by those in power

oppressi, sottomessi

oppressi, sottomessi

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mandatory
[aggettivo]

ordered or required by a rule or law

obbligatorio

obbligatorio

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imperial
[aggettivo]

related to the characteristics or actions of an empire or emperor

imperiale

imperiale

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naval
[aggettivo]

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

navale

navale

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to voluntarily give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility over something

rinunciare, cedere

rinunciare, cedere

Ex: The company relinquish its hold on the market .
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to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

espropriare, prendere possesso di

espropriare, prendere possesso di

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(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power

abdicare

abdicare

Ex: The ruler abdicating the throne due to health concerns .
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to enforce
[Verbo]

to ensure that a law or rule is followed

applicare

applicare

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to command
[Verbo]

to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

comandare, imporre

comandare, imporre

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to boycott
[Verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicottare

boicottare

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to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

dominare

dominare

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to usurp
[Verbo]

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

usurpare, sottrarre

usurpare, sottrarre

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to entitle
[Verbo]

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

dare diritto a

dare diritto a

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to settle and build communities in new, often unexplored, areas

colonizzare, insediare

colonizzare, insediare

Ex: While facing challenges , pioneers colonizing the unexplored territories .
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to ratify
[Verbo]

to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means

ratificare

ratificare

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to impose a penalty or punitive measure upon an individual, entity, or action

sanzionare, imporre una pena

sanzionare, imporre una pena

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to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

annulare

annulare

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to annex
[Verbo]

to take control of or incorporate additional land into an existing country or state

annessere, incorporare

annessere, incorporare

Ex: The ruler 's ambition was annex neighboring kingdoms to consolidate his power .
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