luogotenenziale

lieutenant's

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Also means

of a lieutenancy

Usage Note

Luogotenenziale is a formal adjective referring to anything pertaining to a luogotenente (lieutenant) or luogotenenza (lieutenancy). It appears chiefly in historical or military-legal texts, not in everyday conversation.

Examples

"Il decreto luogotenenziale fu emanato nel 1944."

Natural Translation

The lieutenancy decree was issued in 1944.

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