Translation of Italian word "l'arbitrio" to English
l'arbitrio
/larˈbitrjo/
Meaning
NounThe use of authority without constraint, tyranny, or individual free will.
How to use
The Italian noun 'arbitrio' (masculine) denotes 'arbitrariness, free will' (The use of authority without constraint, tyranny, or individual free will). It typically takes the definite article 'l''. In practice, the power of acting without restraint, or an abuse of power based on whims rather than law.
🇬🇧 English
arbitrariness, free will
Example
Lo stato di diritto è stato concepito per tutelare il cittadino contro l'arbitrio del potere sovrano.
The rule of law was conceived to protect citizens against the arbitrary power of the sovereign.
Il concetto di libero arbitrio è al centro di secolari controversie teologiche e filosofiche.
The concept of free will is at the center of centuries-old theological and philosophical disputes.
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- Lo stato di diritto è stato concepito per tutelare il cittadino contro l'arbitrio del potere sovrano.— The rule of law was conceived to protect citizens against the arbitrary power of the sovereign.
- Il concetto di libero arbitrio è al centro di secolari controversie teologiche e filosofiche.— The concept of free will is at the center of centuries-old theological and philosophical disputes.
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The Italian word "l'arbitrio" means "arbitrariness, free will" in English.
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