Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
Godimento dei diritti civili
English translation:
capacity to exercise civil rights
Added to glossary by
maryrose
Jul 5, 2010 09:02
13 yrs ago
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Italian term
Godimento dei diritti civili
Italian to English
Bus/Financial
Insurance
It's a requirement for entry in the register of insurers and reinsurers.
It's clear what it is literally, but what does it actually mean? That you are free to vote (what would mean you weren't?)? Is there a natty English phrase?
Thank you.
It's clear what it is literally, but what does it actually mean? That you are free to vote (what would mean you weren't?)? Is there a natty English phrase?
Thank you.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | exercise of civil rights |
James (Jim) Davis
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| 4 +1 | enjoyment of civil rights |
Gad Kohenov
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| 4 +1 | possession of civil (and political) rights |
Thomas Roberts
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Proposed translations
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James (Jim) Davis
Seychelles
Seychelles
Native in English
Works in field
Seychelles
25 years experience constantly improving
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: Italian to English
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246
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exercise of civil rights
I think you might prefer this alternative:
http://www.jhmlawoffice.com/lawyer-attorney-1148354.html
California Civil Code:
§ 52.1 - Interference with Exercise of Civil Rights—Remedies.
(a) If a person or persons, whether or not acting under color of law, interferes by threats, intimidation, or coercion, or attempts to interfere by threats, intimidation, or coercion, with the exercise or enjoyment by any individual or individuals of rights secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or of the rights sec
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q="exercise of c...
In Italy you can be banned from holding public office if you commit certain crimes, I think these are the civil rights they refer to.
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I think that what would be more readily understandable for an English speaker, would be the negative of the corollary, "not barred from holding public office" of something like that. However "capacity" sounds good.
http://www.jhmlawoffice.com/lawyer-attorney-1148354.html
California Civil Code:
§ 52.1 - Interference with Exercise of Civil Rights—Remedies.
(a) If a person or persons, whether or not acting under color of law, interferes by threats, intimidation, or coercion, or attempts to interfere by threats, intimidation, or coercion, with the exercise or enjoyment by any individual or individuals of rights secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or of the rights sec
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q="exercise of c...
In Italy you can be banned from holding public office if you commit certain crimes, I think these are the civil rights they refer to.
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Note added at 23 hrs (2010-07-06 08:32:39 GMT)
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I think that what would be more readily understandable for an English speaker, would be the negative of the corollary, "not barred from holding public office" of something like that. However "capacity" sounds good.
Note from asker:
| Thanks, Jim. As this is among a list of requirements for professional registration, perhaps it could be expressed as 'capacity to excercise civil rights'? |
| I like that too. I'll think on! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Jim, and all who contributed. Given the context as outlined in the question, I settled on "capacity to exercise civil rights""
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4 mins
Gad Kohenov
Israel
Israel
Israel
30 years of experience+satisfied clients
Native in: French 
, Hebrew
Works in: English to Hebrew, Hebrew to English, French to Hebrew, and 8 more.
Related KudoZ points
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5
enjoyment of civil rights
www.legifrance.gouv.fr/html/codes_traduits/code_civil_textA.htm
As a lot of google hits.
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www.jstor.org/stable/742635
Maybe this link will work.
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Note added at 14 mins (2010-07-05 09:16:29 GMT)
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Civil rights include the ensuring of peoples' physical integrity and safety; protection from discrimination on grounds such as physical or mental disability, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and individual rights such as the freedoms of thought and conscience, speech and expression, religion, the press, and movement.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights
There is an explanation of the differenence between civil and political rights.
As a lot of google hits.
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Note added at 5 mins (2010-07-05 09:07:26 GMT)
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www.jstor.org/stable/742635
Maybe this link will work.
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Note added at 14 mins (2010-07-05 09:16:29 GMT)
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Civil rights include the ensuring of peoples' physical integrity and safety; protection from discrimination on grounds such as physical or mental disability, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and individual rights such as the freedoms of thought and conscience, speech and expression, religion, the press, and movement.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights
There is an explanation of the differenence between civil and political rights.
Note from asker:
| Thanks for answering. As I say, the literal meaning is clear, but what are the implications, and thus how would we render it in English? |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Mr Murray (X)
: In this context, I believe this literal translation is also the correct 'jargon' way of expressing it. In law, there's often the use of 'enjoyment' - such as 'enjoyment of use' 'enjoyment of income' and similar. Meaning, having a 'right' to use a benefit.
38 mins
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| neutral |
TechLawDC
: (seems nonsensical and unheard of in this type of contract)
58 mins
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25 mins
Thomas Roberts
Native in Italian
&
English
Specializes in field
Multilingual academic lawyer
Native in: English (Variant: Scottish) , Italian
Works in: Italian to English, German to English, French to English, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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224
possession of civil (and political) rights
I think in this context it means that in order to be eligible for inclusion in the register you have to be in full possession of your civil and political rights. E.g. if you have lost the right to vote following a criminal conviction or have been declared ineligible for public office by a court of law then you would not be eligible.
That make sense?
That make sense?
Note from asker:
| Yes, it makes perfect sense, Thomas, and is along the lines of what I was fumbling for above. It's just a matter of a succinct way to put it, and I think your suggestion is a good one, thank you! |
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