la perdita di spazio di efficacia della propria libertà

10:33 Feb 7, 2011
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - History
Italian term or phrase: la perdita di spazio di efficacia della propria libertà
The context is an academic article on Roman history. This is part of a wider discussion on the roots of the symbolic act of binding an indebted man's hands. In the context of Roman law, one binds oneself by one's actions.

'E questa situazione, l'uomo legato, diviene immagine e simbolo della perdita di spazio di efficacia della propria libertà...'

NB: I have been put off using 'cognates' by the client wherever possible. I'm looking for something that encompasses the idea of loss of personal, physical freedom, and the 'efficacia' is throwing me.

Any advice much appreciated – there'll be more where this came from!
Nora Mahony
Ireland
Local time: 20:52


Summary of answers provided
4loss of space in which to exercise one's freedom
James (Jim) Davis


  

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loss of space in which to exercise one's freedom


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James (Jim) Davis
Seychelles
Local time: 23:52
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Asker: Many thanks, this is a great start.

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